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Creation Date
1914
Description
Russian prisoners stand at the entrance to their earthen barrack at Hammerstein in 1914. These barracks offered few windows, which limited ventilation, but prevented the escape of heat, a major consideration during the long, cold winters of eastern Germany. This particular building was a temporary facility which held prisoners while permanent barracks were constructed.
Keywords
Germany, Hammerstein, Camp Order, Quarters, Russian POWs, World War 1914-1918