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Movement of prisoners of war (map)

Movement of prisoners of war (map)

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This map  shows the western movement of prisoners of war in Germany following the advance of Russian forces in the east in 1944-45. The movement of these prisoners was often by foot on what became known as the 'long marches'.

Map from W. W. Mason, Prisoners of War, Wellington, NZ, War History Branch, 1954

How to cite this page: 'Movement of prisoners of war (map)', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/prisoners-of-war-movement-map, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 9-Jul-2007

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