German POWs in Oregon Thought They’d Died and Gone to Heaven скачать в хорошем качестве

German POWs in Oregon Thought They’d Died and Gone to Heaven

They expected barbed wire and brutality what they found in Oregon felt like paradise. After brutal Atlantic crossings in 1943, thousands of German POWs were sent to Camp Adair and satellite camps across Oregon. Under the Geneva Convention, the U.S. Army fed them the same rations as American soldiers over 3,500 calories a day and paid them 80 cents for farm and lumber work. Declassified reports and POW diaries describe shock at fair treatment, baseball games, and access to libraries. For men captured after North Africa and Normandy, the American homefront rewrote everything they believed about their enemy. Sometimes, heaven arrives wearing a uniform you feared most. DISCLAIMER This video is a historical documentary created for educational and informational purposes only. It explores real events involving German prisoners of war in the United States during World War II, based on documented sources, historical records, and firsthand accounts. The content does not promote, glorify, or support Nazism, fascism, or any extremist ideology. All references to military forces, symbols, or individuals are presented strictly within a historical context. Some scenes may discuss war-related hardship or sensitive topics; viewer discretion is advised. The video aims to preserve history, encourage learning, and provide context not to offend, mislead, or violate YouTube community guidelines.