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1. The Grand Stand at Ruhleben

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A considerable number of British internees took advantage of the fine weather to walk along the race track at Ruhleben during the summer. Others were content to socialize in the grand stands behind the strollers.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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2. Sports Day at Ruhleben

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The prison camp at Ruhleben had a very active athletic program, which helped internees pass their time and kept them physically fit. This drawing shows several internees taking their lives in their hands as they walk along the race track amid a variety of games in progress. The strollers are assaulted by other internees playing cricket, field hockey, soccer, golf, and rugby.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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3. Ruhleben in Winter

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British internees exercised by walking around the race course track at Ruhleben. This is a photograph of the grand stands and internees taking a stroll during the winter months.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Exercise at Muenster

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British prisoners of war participate in compulsory exercise in this drawing of the prison compound at Muenster, including wounded POW's, under the supervision of German guards. Two prisoners are busy cutting firewood to the right; behind them stands a one-story wooden barrack found in many German prison camps.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. Daily Walk around the Compound at Mainz

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Drawing of 500-odd Allied officers strolling around the "prison square" while some officers kick a soccer ball around in the center of the compound at Mainz. The daily walk was a way for officers to receive some exercise while exchanging the latest social gossip.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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6. The Race Track in Winter at Ruhleben

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This drawing shows a winter scene at twilight at the prison camp at Ruhleben from the top of the grand stand. Despite the snow, the internees continue their walks around the race track for their exercise and conversations.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries