Polish Insurgents Liberate Gęsiówka Camp, Free 348 Jews, August 5, 1944
World War II: Polish insurgents liberate a German labor camp (Gęsiówka) in Warsaw, freeing 348 Jewish prisoners.
Date: August 5, 1944
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