Prisoners of War: Wehrmacht Soldiers in U.S.Captivity

During the war, over 400.000 German Prisoners of War were sent to prisoner camps in the United States, mostly in rural areas. Here they were given adequate food, medical care, and humane treatment, often far better than what German soldiers experienced on the Eastern Front or what Allied POWs faced in German captivity. Many were put to work on farms and in factories, receiving small wages and some even developed friendly relationships with American guards and locals. After the war, tens of thousands were held longer to assist with reconstruction efforts in Europe. Some were sent to Britain and France for forced labor before being fully released. The "Rheinwiesenlager" (Rhine Meadow Camps) in Germany, run by U.S. and French forces, had harsh conditions, with some prisoners suffering from malnutrition and disease due to overcrowding and food shortages. By 1948, most German POWs had been released and sent back home.

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Indian POWs in Crete 1941

Among the approximately 25,000 Allies prisoners in Crete were Indians, British, New Zealanders, Australians and Greeks. During the Battle of Crete in 1941, many Allied soldiers were captured and taken prisoner by the German forces. Some were held in a transit camp near Galatas before being transported to mainland Greece, while others were taken directly to Germany by rail. Additionally, a significant number of Allied soldiers were stranded on the island after the evacuation and had to rely on the Cretan people for assistance.

U-Boat Ace Joachim Schepke Photo Album

U-boat ace Joachim Schepke

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