As of now, the number of World War II prisoners of war still alive is extremely low, with estimates suggesting that only a few thousand may remain. Most of these individuals would be in their late 90s or older, given that the war ended in 1945. Specific numbers can vary, but the aging population means that this group is diminishing rapidly.
The German prisoners of WWII were worked to the bone until they couldn't work again, any weak ones were killed, and many of them were burned alive.
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William H. McDougall has written: 'If I get out alive' -- subject(s): American Personal narratives, Correspondence, Diaries, Japanese Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners of war, Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, World War, 1939-1945 'By eastern windows' -- subject(s): American Personal narratives, Japanese Prisoners and prisons, World War, 1939-1945
Yes, prisoners were not drafted to serve in World War II. However, some prisoners of war were forced to work in labor camps or serve in military units.
Please clarify: Civil inmates? Prisoners of War? Concentration Camp Prisoners?
There was one prisoner of war camp in Galveston, Texas during World War II. It was the Wallace camp and it held German prisoners of war. It held an average of 3,000 to 4,000 prisoners.
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Grant Wolfkill has written: 'Reported to be alive' -- subject- s -: Biography, Prisoners of war, History, News photographers, Prisoners, Lao, Lao Prisoners