Holocaust survivor recalls the first time she met US Army officer, who later to became her husband
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Published 2015-03-08
Holocaust survivor Gerda Klein recalls the first time she met US Army officer Kurt Klein, later to become her husband, in the shack in Volary
On 20 January 1945, approximately 1000 female Jewish prisoners were evacuated from the Schlesiersee (today Sława) camp in Upper Silesia, western Poland, a region annexed to Germany. These women were forced on a death march in a southwesterly direction. On the way, the prisoners passed through other camps, and more women were added to the march.
On 5 May 1945, after covering a distance of over 800 km, the march ended in the town of Volary (German: Wallern) in Czechoslovakia, not far from the border with Germany and Austria.
Of the approximately 1,300 women who marched to Volary, some 350 survived. .
Video Credit: USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education
All Comments (21)
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She said he has been holding the door for me for 50 years now amazing !!!
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One of the most amazing stories I’ve ever heard in my life.
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What a wonderful encounter at the end of a most horrid experience. God blessed the Kleins.
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This is a 1st person account of a terrible time and her story is so humble and touching it touches your soul. This is history.
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WOW! no such thing as coincidence......and a gentleman even during wartime......what an amazing man
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Gerta & Kurt Klein are amazing. Mrs. Klein's full testimony is available. You must watch. What a timeless love story. Love between a husband & wife...and love from one human to another. So proud to be an American. 🇺🇲❤🇬🇧🙏🇮🇱
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This brought a tear to my eyes. What a wonderful story.
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God Bless her. This makes me cry with tears of hope every time I watch it.
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That was such a sincere, heartfelt and beautiful story. It made me tear up.
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I saw listened to her story at the Holocaust museum in DC and broke down crying
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I am humbled by these survivors.
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Oh my gosh, I wasn't expecting that at all! What a sweet story. Bless them both ❤
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That twist of story at the end :)
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This should be viewed in schools along with more...
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Beautiful people. Had to go through a lot. I experienced war. Its horrible. I dont know how people have the heart to hurt one another.
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I am in tears - a beautiful moment.
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Nothing but the greatest respect for her
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That is powerful
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Bravo Mr. Klein!
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Her Prince Rescued her
