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Herded like cattle to the slaughterhouse - Watched over by OD and Marechaussee

After the big rush came the quiet - Especially with OD and Marechaussee present

In the beginning coaches were used - Lateron came the numbered cattle cars

The big question was to where and why - The answer would come soon enough

There was no uncertainty among the SS - They supervised with confidence and dogs

The OD ensured a quick embarkation - Briefly travellers found a moment to pause

For the sick a make-shift cart was used - Orderlies accompanied the sick and infirm

Hurry up and keep on moving. Time is almost up - Finally came the whistle, goodbey

They worked on the railroad tracks - But what was the purpose?

The track is almost finished - And soon they found out its purpose Deportation could now be realized from within the camp itself.
All pictures courtesy Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
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