RAF/PW: Stalag 357, 17 April 1945

Object/Artifact

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RAF Pathfinders Archive

Name/Title

RAF/PW: Stalag 357, 17 April 1945

Entry/Object ID

2021.500.70

Description

Camp newspaper, 17 April 1945. Typed news circulated at Stalag 357 towards the end of the war.

Context

Ad-hoc newspaper containing news of the dramatic advances as the end of the war approaches. A handwritten note at the bottom refers to the death of President Roosevelt and to President Truman, his successor. Donated by Rita and Brian Stone, July 2021.

Collection

RAF Prisoners of War, YDAV: JACK DAVIDSON COLLECTION

Category

QMP: POW items