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1. Muslim POWs Drill at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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Muslim volunteers practice drilling in marching exercises under the direction of German NCO's in the prison compound at Zossen-Wuensdorf beside the mosque. These men volunteered to fight for the Sultan with the Turkish armies in the East against the British and the Russians.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Interior of the Mosque at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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This photograph shows the interior of the mosque at Zossen-Wunsdorf, a gift to Islamic prisoners from Kaiser Wilhelm II. Several men are studying the Koran inside the building. Arabic inscriptions from the Koran decorate the walls of the building. This was first practicing mosque in Germany (others had been moved as war trophies in earlier wars against the Turks and rebuilt in German states).
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. Muslim POWs at Prayer at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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Muslim prisoners at Zossen-Wuensdorf (Halbmondlager) sit on prayer rugs in the prison compound facing Mecca. The POW's have removed their footwear and listen to the address. An iman stands on a platform to the right, addressing the faithful.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Imam Calling the Faithful to Prayer at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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An iman calls the faithful to prayer from the minaret of the mosque at the propaganda camp at Zossen-Wuensdorf. Muslim POW's mill about the prison compound near the entrance to the mosque in preparation for devotions.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. Hospital Ward at Giessen

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French orderlies provide care for the sick and wounded Allied prisoners in a hospital ward at Giessen. The beds are full of recovering soldiers and the ward is well heated by the large stoves in the center aisle of the building. While many of the patients can sit up for the photo, one of the African prisoners appears quite ill. Four prisoners are playing a card game in the center of the ward.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. View of the Prison Camp at Crefeld

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This photo shows an exterior view of the four-story buildings in the prison camp at Crefeld. French and Arab prisoners can be seen sitting and strolling on the street inside the facility.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries