The town known as Auschwitz

Breakout of the war

Before the war, Edward Spett lived with his family at the market square in Oświęcim. Watch his account of pre-war Oświęcim and the outbreak of World War II, which destroyed little Edward's life.


How did Edward’s life change after 1, September 1939? Explain your statement.

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