From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

A Voice – Captain D Craig-Johnson –

Captain D Craig-Johnson wrote this poem whilst a POW in Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf A Voice Ahh! beautiful mother, how wondrous you are In the eyes of this soldier who’s fighting afar Who hears your soft voice, yet who hears not a sound. Save…
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited and reported on conditions in POW camps and working parties. This is an example report (in French): Stalag IIIB ICRC Report 19 May 1941 (in French)
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Palestinian Prisoners of War

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Many Palestinian Prisoners of War were occupied at working party E6 Ehrenforst/Sławięcice. This document (author unknown) provides some details: palestinian-prisoners-of-war  
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Eric (Blondie) Marchant’s war-time account

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Eric (Blondie) Marchant was a private in the Royal Sussex Regiment captured in Belgium in May 1940. He wrote this account of his capture and subsequent experiences: Eric Marchant's Wartime Account
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Henry Lund’s War (including the Lamsdorf Long March)

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Henry Lund, was in the Royal Artillery (Coast Defence Units ) Corps of Military Police (attached to the 51 Highland Division). He was captured at St. Valery on June 12th 1940 and liberated on 28th April 1945. Here is his war-time account: Henry…
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Cyril Blackmore – diary

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6.0   LAMSDORF POW CAMP STALAG VIIIB Before leaving Lamsdorf station for the camp we were given a short break out of the truck – we raided a turnip patch which was very nice. The march to the camp wasn’t far, but far enough for the…
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Edward Tomsett ‘s Tafchenbuch (POW) Long March Diary.

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Edward Tomsett was a Gunner in the Royal Artillery. POW Number 221772. Diary 1945. January to May. Home address 6 Scotholme Avenue,  Hyson Green, Nottingham. UK. Edward Tomsett (back Row 5th From The Right)Judging by the closely…
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

James Henry McGinn – letters home

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James Henry McGinn was a POW in Stalag VIIIB/344. He escaped from Stalag VIIIB he was shot by the Germans after joining the Polish Nationalist Army (resistance). 
From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Sports

From Hugh Fraser's Collection Theatre Scene at Stalag VIIIB

Camp entertainment

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Many theatrical performances were organised and produced by POWs in the many Camps and Working parties. POWs made the scenery, 'props' and costumes others learned their lines and delivered them to audiences made up of Guards and other camp staff…