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Creation Date
1915
Description
Russian prisoners relax on the bank of a small lake while other prisoners enjoy a swim near Grafenwoehr. The Germans fenced off the swimming area to deter prisoners from taking too long a swim. Such excursions usually required prisoners to give their parole, or word, that they would not try to escape during their trip away from camp.
Keywords
Germany, Grafenwoehr, Sports, Swimming, Russian POWs, German Guards, World War 1914-1918