Vrba-Wetzler report

World War II

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documentation of Auschwitz

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    In Why wasn’t Auschwitz bombed?

    The Vrba-Wetzler report provided a clear picture of life and death at Auschwitz. As a result, Jewish leaders in Slovakia, some American Jewish organizations, and the War Refugee Board all urged the Allies to intervene. However, the request was far from unanimous. Jewish leadership was divided.…

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