Behind Barbed Wire: German Prisoner of War Camps in Minnesota [Paperback]

Anita Buck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1998

More than fifteen POW camps housing German captives existed in Minnesota during World War II, although most people, even most Minnesotans do not know this. This is the history of those camps, where they were, how they worked, how the POWs contributed to the Minnesota economy during the war years, and, finally, when the camps closed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878391134
• ISBN-13: 978-0878391134
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #638,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little-known facet of World War II history, October 21, 1998

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This review is from: Behind Barbed Wire: German Prisoner of War Camps in Minnesota (Paperback)

This is a book about a little known or less remembered phase of World War II history as it relates to Minnesota. It suggets the success of the Geneva Convention regarding treatment of prisoners of war in the United States. In the simple presentation of factual information, the author allows us to feel something of the fears, the loneliness, and concerns of prisoners and their willingness to work rather than be idle. The concerns of citizens are also presented clearly concerning escapes, those of labor unions interested in protecting American labor, as well as the general concern about work necessary to pursue the war. It is a facet of the war that most histories neglect.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book everyone should read., September 11, 2005

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This review is from: Behind Barbed Wire: German Prisoner of War Camps in Minnesota (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book very much because it's a part of our history many Americans are unaware of. I was a child during World WarII and I seen the POW's working on the farms. My Grandchildren took the book to school to share with the History class and even the teacher was amazed. It's a book you will keep and re-read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book., October 26, 2009

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This review is from: Behind Barbed Wire: German Prisoner of War Camps in Minnesota (Paperback)

This is a book about a little known aspect of World War II. As one who was a very young child with vague memories of this part of the war it was especially interesting and poignant. This book brings a face and humanity to our "enemies". This should be must reading for everyone.