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Why German POWs Said Captivity in Minnesota Was Like Heaven

Captured by enemies, German soldiers expected hunger and brutality yet in frozen Minnesota, many called captivity “like heaven.” Between 1943 and 1946, over 400,000 German POWs were held by the American military, with camps across Minnesota under the Geneva Convention. Declassified War Department reports show daily rations exceeding 3,200 calories, heated barracks, medical care, and paid labor on Midwestern farms. Firsthand diaries from Afrika Korps veterans and Wehrmacht infantry describe baseball games, English lessons, and respect from U.S. guards, a stark contrast to Stalingrad or Normandy. This WWII story shows humane captivity as strategy, turning prisoners into witnesses of American power. DISCLAIMER This video is a historical documentary created for educational and informational purposes only. It examines World War II events using verified historical sources, archival material, and firsthand accounts. Any depictions of military forces, prisoners of war, or wartime conditions are presented in a neutral, factual context and do not promote, glorify, or endorse violence, war, or any political ideology. All opinions expressed are historical interpretations, not advocacy. Viewer discretion is advised due to discussion of wartime experiences.