Prisoners of War killed and injured during bombing raids on their camp
In Camp, Treatment and WelfareIn December 1944 two bombing raids on POW camps resulted in significant loss of life and injuries to men.
Sydney Sherriff, Stalag 344 camp leader reported these in detail in these two reports.
Sydney Sherriff 7th December 1944 Concerning…
Sights, Sounds, Memories: South African Soldier Experiences Of The Second World War
Capture, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfareSynopsis: The Second World War involved most of the countries of the world and left so many millions dead and maimed, disorganised and devastated through personal and communal loss. This book recovers some of South Africa’s soldiers’ experiences…
Ordnance Survey
Capture, CommunicationFor many years Ordnance Survey had strong links with the British Army, principally with the Royal Engineers. In common with many employers Ordnance Survey had staff serving in military units. Some, inevitably were captured and some died. These…
The House not built by hands
Communication'The house not built by hands' is a booklet published by Maxwell Love and Co. It was
Dedicated to the mothers, wives and relations of prisoners of war, that vast congregation of those that wait.
In admiration of their courage and with good…
A Voice – Captain D Craig-Johnson –
RecreationCaptain D Craig-Johnson wrote this poem whilst a POW in Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf
A Voice
Ahh! beautiful mother, how wondrous you are
In the eyes of this soldier who’s fighting afar
Who hears your soft voice, yet who hears not a sound.
Save…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Camp Administration and Background, In Camp, Recreation, Treatment and Welfare, WorkThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited and reported on conditions in POW camps and working parties. This is an example report (in French): Stalag IIIB ICRC Report 19 May 1941 (in French)
Just Another Country Boy and an unwilling guest of Hitler
Capture, In Camp, Published accountsJust Another Country Boy and an unwilling guest of Hitler describes the life of Ken Latheron. It was compiled and edited by Julia Stephen.
Just Another Country Boy And An Unwilling Guest Of Hitler
Prisoners’ of War Pamphlet
In CampThe Prisoners' of War Pamphlet was issued by the Joint Council of the Order of St John and the New Zealand Red Cross Society.
Prisoners Of War Pamphlet #8, January 1943
E W Levings war diary – ‘The Last Round Up’
In Camp, Treatment and Welfare, War DiaryE W Levings kept a diarised account of his experiences between 6th April 1943 and 24th September 1944. He was a prisoner at Stalag XVIIIA. His diary has been transcribed by Susan Brookes (his daughter) March 2018 and kindly made available…
Fort Thorn – Toruń fortress
In CampToruń is a town on the Vistula river in Poland. During WWII many of the military structures in the area were used as prison camps. This map shows them.