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Creation Date
1915
Description
This is a photograph of the "Main Street" of the prison camp at Meschede, probably taken in the Winter of 1914-1915. It provides a good view of the barracks lining the square and the hills surrounding the camp. German guards observe the activities from a bridge over a gate. Note that in addition to French prisoners, there are German officers and a number of civilians, who may be Red Cross or neutral embassy inspectors.
Keywords
Germany, Meschede, Camp Order, Quarters, Security, French POWs, German Guards, International Red Cross, World War 1914-1918