Book - Die Gefangenen

A comprehensive and detailed book which discusses and describes the situation of both German and Allied prisoners of war and the drastic differences among them. The reasons and philosophies which led to these disparities are presented in a clear and concise manner, and the experiences of many pows are related. It is a sobering study of man's concern as well as hate for his fellow human beings. Of course the latter is often disturbing and makes the reader ponder how a person can lose every sense of compassion for others. German, Russian, American, English and French camps are presented in detail. It Is a fair and in depth work which is both informative and readable. In German