POW 80 - tickets now on sale!
Tickets now on sale for our flagship event.
Join us to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Allied POWs in Europe.
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Prisoners of War
We now have nearly 80,000 POWs recorded on this site.
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Some men spent extended periods working or being treated in a variety of medical facilities.
What a Line Up!
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. If you haven’t got one yet BUY YOUR TICKET NOW.
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 Museum of Prisoners of War. Lamsdorf In Their Own Words Experiences […]
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! Confirmed Speakers JOIN US IN JUNE POW80 is organised by the Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War. Registered […]