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- This Jewish synagoge was located in the prison camp at Frankfurt-an-der Oder. While modest in size, the synagogue has an altar, the Talmud, and some decorations as well as several tables and benches for Scripture study and worship services.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- This photograph shows Polish Catholic prisoners partaking in confession with a younger priest in vestments at Koenigsbrueck in the prison camp church.
- Date Created:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- A German calvary attack is about to break the Romanian line at Argeful in September 1916. The Central Power offensive occupied most of Romania with the exception of northern Moldavia.
- Date Created:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- French and colonial prisoners of war sit on the ground while guarded by German infantry. The French soldier suffered wounds in his encounter with the Germans.
- Date Created:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- This is a photograph of two maces, reportedly used by German soldiers to kill wounded prisoners. Both have wooden handles, but one has a strap. These types of weapons were common in both Allied and German trenches and were used during hand-to-hand combat.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- General view of an unidentified German prison camp on the edge of a town. A number of prisoners are standing in the prison camp compound.
- Date Created:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- The commandant's office served as the command post for the prison camp at Muensingen. All of the administrative affairs were conducted in this building to keep the camp running efficiently.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- Winter in the prison camp at Ruhleben could be dreary. This is a drawing of the ithe facility on a rainy day. It was drawn by John Wiggin, a repatriated civilian internee.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- The dining hall at Werl is set for lunch. The tables are covered with table cloths, cutlery, and dishes and there are decanters for liquid refreshment. The room is decorated with pictures on the wall and the prisoners have access to a piano to the left.
- Date Created:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Notes:
- Muslim prisoners at Zossen-Wuensdorf (Halbmondlager) sit on prayer rugs in the prison compound facing Mecca. The POW's have removed their footwear and listen to the address. An iman stands on a platform to the right, addressing the faithful.
- Date Created:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
