First mass transport of Jews to Auschwitz concentration camp
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The first mass transport of Jews to Auschwitz concentration camp departed from Poprad transit camp in the Slovak State on 25 March 1942 and arrived at its destination on 26 March. It was the beginning of systematic deportation of Jews to Auschwitz concentration camp by the Reich Security Main Office and also the first transport of Jews from Slovakia.
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Date | 25–26 March 1942 |
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Location | Slovak State, Auschwitz concentration camp |
Target | Slovak Jews |
Organised by | Slovak State, Nazi Germany |
Deportees | 997 |
Survivors | 20 |
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