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1. Two Romanian POWs

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These two Romanian prisoners of war are typical examples of captured soldiers on the Romanian front. They arrived in German prison camps in coats missing buttons and wearing rags to keep warm.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Clothing List for Allied POWs at Germersheim

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This table indicates the articles of clothing distributed to Allied prisoners of war in the German prison camp at Germersheim between April 1915 and March 1918. The list provides an overview of the caps, scarves, jackets, pants, shirts, underwear, wash rags, boots, Oxford shoes, wooden shoes, coats, gloves, and socks provided by the Germans during the war.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. Wall Decorations in a Barrack at Erlangen

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A Russian prisoner's belongings hangs on the wall of his barrack at Erlangen. These belongings include clothing, boots, bowls, eating utensils, towels, a variety of pictures (including two photos of pairs of horses pulling ploughs, flowers, and an American Indian), a pipe, a brush, books, and souvenirs from Ingolstadt and Erlangen.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Clothing Warehouse at Zossen

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The Germans stored bags of clothing in this warehouse room in Zossen-Wuensdorf. Sometimes prisoners arrived in camp in clothing in such bad shape that it could not be cleaned and disinfected. As a result, the Germans maintained a supply of clothing, especially for destitute prisoners.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. Clothing Warehouse Inspection at Bautzen

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Two Russian prisoners conduct an inspection of the stocks in the warehouse at the prison camp at Bautzen, while a German officer (standing, with the sword) supervises the activity. The warehouse is full of hats, blankets, shirts, and other supplies.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. German Wooden Boots Issued to British POWs

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A former British POW recently repatriated from a German prison shows an imperial government issued boot. The footwear consisted of a wooden sole and paper uppers instead of leather. These substitutes demonstrated the impact of the Allied blockade on the German war economy.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Western Michigan University. Libraries