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Aerial photograph of Auschwitz II (Birkenau). Poland, December 21, 1944. [LCID: 91604]
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Aerial photograph of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Aerial photograph of Auschwitz II (Birkenau). Poland, December 21, 1944.

This image is one of a series of aerial photographs taken by Allied reconnaissance units under the command of the 15th US Army Air Force during missions dating between April 4, 1944, and January 14, 1945.

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Auschwitz killing centers
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