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Markstädt camp

One of the largest Schmelt forced labour camps for Jews, Markstädt, located 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) southeast of Wrocław (Breslau), was established for Alfried Krupp’s artillery factory the “Bertha-Werk.” Here Ernst describes anxiety, impatience and curiosity as he contemplated life in this camp.

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