Interior of the African Barracks at Ruhleben

Interior of the African Barracks at Ruhleben

Description:

Ruhleben was a segregated prison camp and imperial prisoners from Africa and the West Indies lived in separate barracks. Several of these men have musical instruments (guitars and an accordion), while the man seated at the right is enjoying his lunch. A German guard stands at the back of the room.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States. Physical ownership of materials: "The Great War in Pictures," No. 7 (1915): 45.

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