In 1925, the Leica camera was introduced to the public and revolutionized photography. The man whose company manufactured the Leica was Ernst Leitz. While many speak of the camera's place in the history of photography, few are aware of the heroic acts undertaken by Leitz in saving the lives of dozens of his Jewish employees as Adolf Hitler took power in Germany.
So, how much do you know about the man who organized what became known as the "Leica Freedom Train"? Click through this gallery and focus on this remarkable story.