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1. Muslim Religious Service at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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German officers observe a Muslim outdoor service at the prison camp at Zossen-Wuensdorf. Two iman kneel under a tent while thousands of faithful behind them pray towards Mecca. The Germans encouraged their Muslim POW's to practice their religion freely and strove to attract recruits for the Turkish Army to fight against the Allied infidels.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Prison Camp Mosque at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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French, British, and Russian prisoners sit on prayer rugs facing Mecca outside of the mosque. The Germans hoped to recruit Muslim POW's to fight on behalf of the Turkish Sultan by showing their support for subject Muslims in the French, British, and Russian Empires.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. Propaganda Speech at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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This is a bird's eye view of the prison camp at Zossen-Wuensdorf which showd Muslim prisoners standing in a circle, listening to the speaker standing on the platform in the middle of the compound. A group of German officers and several Turkish officers stand to the left of the speaker. This photograph may show a recruitment address to attract Muslim prisoners to volunteer to serve with the Turkish Army against the Allies.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries