Russian POW Exchange

Notes:

These wounded Russian prisoners of war prepare for their journey home in exchange for wounded German prisoners in neutral Sweden. These men were gravely wounded and would not be able to resume military service; remaining in Germany made them burden for their hosts. A YMCA secretary provided these POW's with the three accordions on the table. The Russians gave the musical instruments to the German prisoners to enjoy during their journey home.

Date Created:

1917-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Subject Topic:

Germany, Repatriation, Sweden, Exchange, Russian POWs, YMCA, World War 1914-1918, Diplomatic History, European History, Military History, and Political History

Rights:

No Copyright - United States. Physical ownership of materials: For the Millions of Men Now Under Arms, 2:12 (1 November 1917): 40B.

URL:

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/wwi_pow_camps/48