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1. POWs Swimming at Koenigstein

Notes:: A group of Allied officers enjoy a swim in the Elbe on a hot summer day under the watchful eyes of their German guards. The Germans did not take any chances during this excursion away from the prison; note the guard boat in the middle of the river to make sure that there are no long distance swimming records.
Date Created:: 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Swimming at Grafenwoehr

Notes:: Russian prisoners relax on the bank of a small lake while other prisoners enjoy a swim near Grafenwoehr. The Germans fenced off the swimming area to deter prisoners from taking too long a swim. Such excursions usually required prisoners to give their parole, or word, that they would not try to escape during their trip away from camp.
Date Created:: 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Western Michigan University. Libraries