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Creation Date
1918
Description
American POW's wash up and shave in the morning at the outdoor sinks outside their barracks at Rastatt. They had to use cold water taps for their toilet. Daily washing was important for maintaining hygiene in prison camps and helped reduce the outbreak of disease.
Keywords
Germany, Rastatt, Hygiene, Lavatory, Wash, Camp Order, Quarters, American POWs, World War 1914-1918