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Creation Date
1917
Description
These wounded Russian prisoners of war prepare for their journey home in exchange for wounded German prisoners in neutral Sweden. These men were gravely wounded and would not be able to resume military service; remaining in Germany made them burden for their hosts. A YMCA secretary provided these POW's with the three accordions on the table. The Russians gave the musical instruments to the German prisoners to enjoy during their journey home.
Keywords
Germany, Repatriation, Sweden, Exchange, Russian POWs, YMCA, World War 1914-1918