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1. Washroom at Wuerzburg

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A view of prisoners in a washroom in the enlisted men's prison at Wuerzburg. This photograph was taken from the door way of the washroom and shows the window. Morning washing was important from a hygienic perspective to keep POW's clean.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. View of the Prison Camp at Wuerzburg

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This photograph shows the Festung Marienberg strategically placed on a hill overlooking the city of Wuerzburg. The Germans incarcerated Allied officer prisoners in the fortress.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. French POWs Morning Wash at Wuerzburg

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French prisoners enter the washroom in the enlisted prisoners' camp at Wuerzburg for their morning wash. In many camps, POWs had to wash outdoors despite the weather.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Entrance to the Courtyard at Wuerzburg

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This photograph shows the exterior of the fortress, including the gate to the inner courtyard at Wuerzburg. The fortress served as a prison facility for Allied officers and offered tight security. The Germans tended to assign Allied officers to fortresses for incarceration because they had more time on their hands in relation to enlisted men (officers were not required to work) and had more incentive to escape confinement.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. Church in the Prison Camp at Wuerzburg

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This is an interior view of the fortress from the courtyard at Wuerzburg. The round building to the left is the castle's chapel. POW quarters are located along the courtyard as well as various administrative buildings.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. Handicraft Exposition at Wuerzburg

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French and Russian enlisted prisoners display their wood working projects for two German officers outside of the main prison building at Wuerzburg. There are examples of airplanes, birds, and a windmill which demonstrated the wood working skills of the prisoners. Captivity in prison provided men with considerable time to practice their hobbies and exhibitions allowed the POW's to show off their abilities.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries