Memo to Russian Commandant for Repatriation, Stalag IIIA

Memo to Russian Commandant for Repatriation, Stalag IIIA

A formal record of statements made at their conference, the previous evening. POWs are being denied their freedom, food is inadequate and overcrowding is an issue. The Russians have refused to allow the evacuation of British and American POWs.
As a consequence of this he resigns as Senior Allied Officer and will only be responsible for the British.

1945-05-07

Two typewritten sheets

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