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Wittlich, Germany

This small town is where Alfons Heck grew up. It is within a wine region that produces fine wines.

Pogrom

This term refers to a violent attack or movement aimed at destroying a group of people.

Frankfurt, Germany

This city is where Helen Waterford was born and grew up.

Blitzkrieg

This German word means "lightning war" and references the German surprise attacks during WWII.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

This city is where Helen and Siegfried lived when they went into hiding and were later discovered and captured.

Auschwitz

This notorious complex, located in Poland, was comprised of 40 concentration extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany.

West Wall

This area was the heavily-guarded line of defense where the Battle of the Bulge took place.

Birkenau

This concentration camp, headed by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, is where Helen and Siegfried were taken after capture from their hiding place in Amsterdam...

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