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Creation Date
1915
Description
Irish prisoners at Limburg receive communion during an outdoor Roman Catholic service. The altar stands behind the priests as they administer the sacrament. The German established a propaganda camp at Limburg for Irish Catholics in an effort to recruit volunteers for the Irish Legion, a force that would invade Ireland to free the island from British rule. Irish POW's received special privileges as an enticement to fight for their freedom.
Keywords
Germany, Limburg, Religion, Religious Service, Propaganda, Camp Order, Quarters, British POWs, World War 1914-1918