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1. Russian POWs Bowling

Notes:: Russian prisoners participate in a game of lawn bowling in the prison compound in Germany. Several prisoners examine the standing pins, while others wait their turn on a bench. The POW's went to considerable pains to construct bowling lanes for these games.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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2. Bowling Match at Muenster

Notes:: A group of French POW's compete in a game of bowling (skittles) in the prison yard at Muenster III. The game has attracted an international audience which includes several Russian POW's. In the background stands one of the camp's administrative buildings.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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3. French POWs Bowling at Muensingen

Notes:: Prisoners passed time in a variety of outdoor sports. This drawing shows French prisoners bowling outside of their barrack at Muensingen. A Landsturm guard watches the match intently.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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4. French Bowling Game at Eichstaett

Notes:: French and Belgian prisoners engage in a bowling game in the prison compound at Eichstaett. A crowd of spectators enjoy the competition, although a prisoner to the right is reading a book. In the background, POW clothing dries on wash lines next to one of the camp's stone buildings.
Date Created:: 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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5. Courtyard at Rastatt

Notes:: Interned civilians and POW's mill about the court yard at Rastatt, while some prisoners compete in a bowling game in the background.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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6. French Bowlers in the Prison Camp at Landshut

Notes:: French war prisoners enjoy a game of bowling in the prison compound at Landshut. A German non-commissioned officer, to the left, appreciates the fine throw. Bowling was one of the popular games enjoyed by French POW's in prison camps.
Date Created:: 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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7. Hospital Garden at Munsterlager

Notes:: Recuperating sick and wounded prisoners play skittles (bowling) in the hospital ward's garden at Munsterlager. This recreation provided fresh air and outdoor activity for POW's cooped up in bed in the hospital ward.
Date Created:: 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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