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During the many "death marches" that took place in Europe during World War II, especially in its final months, prisoners did not generally receive satisfactory food-provisions of any kind. From their captors, they might receive a small portion of bread, perhaps unsavory soup, perhaps a handful of low-quality vegetables. They would sometimes be given sustenance (eggs, bread, milk, fruit) by sympathetic observers from villages and towns. Sometimes they might be able to forage for themselves from the fields and forests through which they were marched.

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Where were the prisinors of war in world war 2?

On the Axis side many prisoners of war were sent to work camps, concentration camps, or stockades based on race, color, or religion. On the Allied side prisoners of war were ether sent to camps in the US. or in camps through out the British empire based on war the fighting was going on.


How many people were prisoners in world war 2?

During World War II, it is estimated that around 35 million people were held as prisoners of war (POWs) and in concentration camps. This number includes military personnel from various nations, as well as civilians who were imprisoned due to their ethnicity, political beliefs, or resistance to occupying forces. The experiences of these prisoners varied widely, with many facing severe hardships, forced labor, and high mortality rates. The exact figures can be difficult to determine due to the chaotic nature of the war and differing definitions of imprisonment.


What food did the people eat in World War 2?

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How many people died from beriberi in world war 2?

During World War II, beriberi, a disease caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, led to significant mortality, especially among prisoners of war and those in occupied territories. Estimates suggest that tens of thousands of individuals died from beriberi during the war, particularly in the Pacific theater where food shortages and poor nutrition were prevalent. The exact number is difficult to determine due to incomplete records and the chaotic conditions of war.


How much food did the people in world war 2 eat?

In general, the world population was not as well nourished during WW II as they are now. Many people died of starvation, particularly those in concentration camps where they were deliberately starved. Food was rationed in many countries.

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