In March 1939 Czechoslovakia was invaded, eventually resulting in mass arrests and Jewish roundups across many cities and towns. A roundup occurred in the town of Banska Bystrica. As Larry witnessed this horrible event, his friend advised him to run. This event became the catalyst for Larry’s story of survival.
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