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Most photos show Italian and German POW's wearing their uniforms. I'm sure many had to have new uniforms or clothes issued to them so they could work OR because they were captured in a desert uniform and needed warmer clothes. After Italy surrendered in Sept 1943, the Allies in Italy began to use some friendly Italians to haul supplies by mules or as translators. Many were issued British or American uniforms or clothes and some had a Green patch (about 4 inches & oval) with ITALY in white. This patch signified that they were friendly troops but were not soldiers who had security clearance.
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Why did the US transport German POWs to America during World War 2 instead of keeping them in Europe?
Space and resources such as food and personnel to guard the prisoners was lacking in Europe. On the other hand, German POWs in the US provided useful labor such as picking crops and erecting buildings.
Was there a world war 2 prisoner camp in Romulus Michigan?
Yes, there was a prisoner of war camp in Romulus, Michigan, during World War II. It was known as Camp Romulus and primarily housed German and Italian POWs. The camp operated from 1943 until 1946 and was part of a broader system of POW camps across the United States. After the war, the camp was closed and the site has since been repurposed.
Japanese attitudes to Australian POWs in World War 2?
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Did a Russian Womens Army liberate POWs in World War 2?
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What is the significance of POWs during World War 1?
everything they are war heroes
