Nazi lies facilitate Mass Murder

12th April 1942: The SS spread false stories about the destination of Jews leaving the ghetto - and thousands of Jews are duped into going meekly to their deaths

Jews selected for 'deportation' make their way to the railway station in the Lodz ghetto. They carry with them all their worldly goods because they have been told that they will be 'resettled' in labour camps or farms. The Nazis have never been specific about the details and nothing has been heard from those who have already left.

The Jewish community i…