Prisoners Of The British
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Prisoners Of The British
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Author : Michael Foley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Prisoners Of The British written by Michael Foley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
In the course of researching some of his earlier books, Michael Foley frequently came across information about prisoners of war in various conflicts. Much of what was written conveyed the idea that the British were always kinder to POWs than their foreign counterparts. He began to question this simplistic view after reading about the concentration camps used by the British during the Boer War, and was further surprised to learn that German prisoners were held in Britain until 1947-two years after the end of the Second World War. His new book uncovers the truth about the treatment of prisoners of war by the British, from the earliest conflicts up to the recent wars in the Middle East. Bringing together a wealth of historical detail with numerous personal stories, it may shake the beliefs of those who think of the British as always fair. But the book is fair and, in an honest and balanced way, finally gives a true picture of the lives of Prisoners of the British.
Prisoners Of War In Britain 1756 To 1815
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Author : Francis Abell
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-11-05
Prisoners Of War In Britain 1756 To 1815 written by Francis Abell and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-05 with Fiction categories.
Yet the sojourn among us of thousands of war prisoners between the years 1756 and 1815 must have been an important feature of our national life—especially that of officers on parole in our country towns; despite which, during my quest in many counties of England, Scotland, and Wales, I have been surprised to find how rapidly and completely the memory of this sojourn has faded; how faintly even it lingers in local tradition; how much haziness there is, even in the minds of educated people, as to who or what prisoners of war were; and how the process of gathering information has been one of almost literal excavation and disinterment. – Frances Abell
Prisoners Of The British
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Author : Michael Foley
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-04-21
Prisoners Of The British written by Michael Foley and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-21 with History categories.
War often brings out the worst in those taking part; it also had the same effect on many of the British public and led to widespread violence on the streetsA time when neighbours often became seen as the enemy and were treated accordinglyAnswers the age-old problem of what to do with enemy soldiers taken prisoner during a warGerman prisoners of war were often better fed than the British public Much of what has been written about the treatment of prisoners of war held by the British suggest that they have often been treated in a more caring and compassionate way than the prisoners of other countries. During the First World War, Germans held in Britain were treated leniently while there were claims of British prisoners being mistreated in Germany. Was the British sense of fair play present in the prison camps and did this sense of respect include the press and public who often called for harsher treatment of Germans in captivity? Were those seen as enemy aliens living in Britain given similar fair treatment? Were they sent to internment camps because they were a threat to the country or for their own protection to save them from the British public intent on inflicting violence on them? Prisoners of the British: Internees and Prisoners of War during the First World War examines the truth of these views while also looking at the number of camps set up in the country and the public and press perception of the men held here.
The British Empire And Its Italian Prisoners Of War 1940 1947
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Author : B. Moore
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2002-03-13
The British Empire And Its Italian Prisoners Of War 1940 1947 written by B. Moore and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-13 with History categories.
During the Second World War, British and Imperial forces captured more than half a million Italian soldiers, sailors and airmen. Although a symbol of military success, these prisoners created a multitude of problems for the authorities throughout the war. This book looks at how the British addressed these problems and turned liabilities into assets by using the Italians as a labour force, a source of military intelligence and as a political warfare tool before their final repatriation in 1946-47.
British Character And The Treatment Of German Prisoners Of War 1939 48
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Author : Alan Malpass
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-08-19
British Character And The Treatment Of German Prisoners Of War 1939 48 written by Alan Malpass and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-19 with History categories.
This book examines attitudes towards German held captive in Britain, drawing on original archival material including newspaper and newsreel content, diaries, sociological surveys and opinion polls, as well as official documentation and the archives of pressure groups and protest movements. Moving beyond conventional assessments of POW treatment which have focused on the development of policy, diplomatic relations, and the experience of the POWs themselves, this study refocuses the debate onto the attitude of the British public towards the standard of treatment of German POWs. In so doing, it reveals that the issue of POW treatment intersected with discussions of state power, human rights, gender relations, civility, and national character.
Prisoners Of War British And American 1778
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Author : Worthington Chauncey 1858-1941 Ford
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Prisoners Of War British And American 1778 written by Worthington Chauncey 1858-1941 Ford and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This book is a collection of letters and documents relating to the treatment of prisoners of war during the American Revolution. It includes first-hand accounts of life in British and American prison camps, as well as reports from government officials and military officers. The book also provides insights into the political and diplomatic considerations that influenced the treatment of prisoners on both sides of the conflict. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the evolving principles of international law. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The War Behind The Wire
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Author : John Lewis-Stempel
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-01-30
The War Behind The Wire written by John Lewis-Stempel and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-30 with History categories.
The last untold story of the First World War: the fortunes and fates of 170,000 British soldiers captured by the enemy. On capture, British officers and men were routinely told by the Germans 'For you the war is over'. Nothing could be further from the truth. British Prisoners of War merely exchanged one barbed-wire battleground for another. In the camps the war was eternal. There was the war against the German military, fought with everything from taunting humour to outright sabotage, with a literal spanner put in the works of the factories and salt mines prisoners were forced to slave in. British PoWs also fought a valiant war against the conditions in which they were mired. They battled starvation, disease, Prussian cruelties, boredom, and their own inner demons. And, of course, they escaped. Then escaped again. No less than 29 officers at Holzminden camp in 1918 burrowed their way out via a tunnel (dug with a chisel and trowel) in the Great Escape of the Great War. It was war with heart-breaking consequences: more than 12,000 PoWs died, many of them murdered, to be buried in shallow unmarked graves. Using contemporary records - from prisoners' diaries to letters home to poetry - John Lewis-Stempel reveals the death, life and, above all, the glory of Britain's warriors behind the wire. For it was in the PoW camps, far from the blasted trenches, that the true spirit of the Tommy was exemplified.
Captives Of War
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Author : Clare Makepeace
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-12
Captives Of War written by Clare Makepeace and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-12 with History categories.
Capture-- Imprisoned servicemen -- Bonds between men -- Ties with home -- Going "round the bend"--Liberation -- Resettling -- Conclusion
Hell Upon Water
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Author : Paul Chamberlain
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2016-09-14
Hell Upon Water written by Paul Chamberlain and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-14 with History categories.
During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, over 200,000 prisoners of war of many nationalities were brought to Britain to be held in the infamous prison hulks, land prisons and parole depots. Many prisoners languished in captivity for over eleven years. This book tells the story of these men and women. Hell Upon Water examines how prisoners of war were acquired by the British, how they were fed, clothed and accommodated by the Transport Board of the Admiralty. The larger prisons such as Dartmoor, Portchester Castle and Norman Cross are described in detail, alongside the smaller lesser known depots of Forton, Stapleton, and Mill Bay. It compares the treatment of French prisoners with that of Britons in France, and also tells the stories of officers who fell in love with local girls and married, and those who fought to escape.
British Prisoners Of War In First World War Germany
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Author : Oliver Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-04-27
British Prisoners Of War In First World War Germany written by Oliver Wilkinson and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-27 with History categories.
An original investigation dedicated to the captivity experiences of British military servicemen captured by Germany in the First World War.