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Camp Administration and Background, Commemoration, Escape and Evasion, Events, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfareWhat a line up of quality speakers we have secured for POW80!
What a range of topics they will cover!
What a huge opportunity to learn from experts and share your own relative's story.
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THE EVACUATION OF RESERVE-LAZARET FÜR KRIEGSGEFANGENE, TOST
Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, Treatment and Welfare
From Brian Cooper. 27/02/2025
[The Prisoner of War Hospital, Tost; previously the Civilian Internment Camp Ilag VIIIB.]
My previous post on 22 January left Major de Clive-Lowe, his medical team and patients under the watchful eye of…
THE FINAL EVACUATIONS FROM LAMSDORF.
Liberation and Repatriation, Treatment and WelfareOn 23 February 1945, a train transport of POW patients “with minor illnesses from the lazaret and the revier” at Stalag 344 left the stalag under the care of Sergeant Major Noble and Captain John Borrie, R.A.M.C. They would arrive at Stalag…
New versions and purchase options for the The Lamsdorf Series of books.
Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, News, Published accounts, Recreation, Treatment and WelfareEssential reading for people with connections to or interest in the lives of POWs held in one of the largest POW camps in Europe.
Compiled by Philip Baker, leading expert on the lives of WWII POWs and the founder of the Online Memorial and…
FIRST POW COLUMN FROM STALAG 344 LAMSDORF ARRIVES AT STALAG VIIIA GORLITZ.
Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, Treatment and Welfare, War Diary
FIRST POW COLUMN FROM STALAG 344 LAMSDORF ARRIVES STALAG VIIIA GORLITZ.
Aus. 407822 Warrant Officer Alistair McGregor CURRIE (Aus. 407822), R.A.A.F. Arrived Stalag VIIIA Gorlitz 3 February 1945.
Report of March from Lamsdorf to…
The impact of Italy’s capitulation on POWs in Northern Italy
Escape and Evasion, Treatment and WelfareWhen Italy signed the Armistice and news reached northern Italy on 8 September 1943, the fate of many Australian Prisoners of War hung in the balance; including that of my two uncles - Ronald McIntyre VX48203 and Charles Mills VX48196.
In…
POWs executed at Trivero
Escape and Evasion, Treatment and WelfareFrom Carol Smith [including information from, the Institute of the Partisans in Varallo, Italy.]
In May 1944 a group of five Australian POWs and an English soldier were hiding out in a farm house/hut at Piancone, near the Sessera River at…
POW80 Commemorating 80 years since the release of Allied Prisoners from Europe
Commemoration, Escape and Evasion, Events, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, News, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfarePOW80, at the Midland Hotel Manchester on 7th June 2025, provides a unique opportunity to commemorate and remember the liberation of Allied Prisoners of War II and the sacrifices they made.
We will remember them!
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The Psychological Impact of Trauma
Academic papers, Liberation and Repatriation, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfareThe National Geographic published an article suggesting that trauma can be acquired from parents who experienced trauma. It is only available to their subscribers: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/trauma-genes-inherit-epigenetics-methylation
Damien…
Robert Buckham’s long march
Firsthand Long March Accounts, Liberation and Repatriation, Published accounts, Treatment and WelfareRobert Buckham, a Pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, started his long march from Stalag Luft III.
In later years he told his story in 'Diary Of A WW2 Prisoner: How I Survived A Nazi Death March | Forced March To Freedom'
Watch the…