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1. POWs Swimming at Reichenberg

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Prisoners at Reichenberg had the opportunity to swim in a small lake next to the prison camp. The Austrians constructed wooden walls around the beach and into the water to reduce the chances of escape. Swimming was an excellent activity for prisoners since the men could clean off, get some exercise, and cool off during the hot summer months.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. POWs Swimming at Koenigstein

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A group of Allied officers enjoy a swim in the Elbe on a hot summer day under the watchful eyes of their German guards. The Germans did not take any chances during this excursion away from the prison; note the guard boat in the middle of the river to make sure that there are no long distance swimming records.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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3. Russian Officer POWs Swimming at Bezau

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A Russian officer tries his hand at fishing while other prisoners test out the water in the lake by the bathing house behind the hotel/prison facility at Bezau (Kreuzstein). Swimming kept the POW's in shape while fishing added fresh food to their dinner table.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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4. Swimming at Grafenwoehr

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Russian prisoners relax on the bank of a small lake while other prisoners enjoy a swim near Grafenwoehr. The Germans fenced off the swimming area to deter prisoners from taking too long a swim. Such excursions usually required prisoners to give their parole, or word, that they would not try to escape during their trip away from camp.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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5. Russian POWs Swim in the Havel River at Brandenburg

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A group of Russian prisoners, from the prison camp at Brandenburg, take a swim in the Havel River on a hot summer day. They were probably on a labor detachment and got the opportunity to cool off in the river. A German factory stands across the river in the background of the photograph.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries