The First World War and the Prisoner of War Camps in Germany. Main Features

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Pages: 178-187
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/RVLU1955

Abstract:

The First World War was the most dramatic event for humanity in the early decades of the twentieth century. The armed conflict, which has been going on for more than four years, has had immeasurable economic consequences, territorial claims, social upheavals and ideologies. It leaves a fateful and irreparable impact on people‘s lives and future generations. With the outbreak of the war, there is also the appearance of many prisoners of war. A massive phenomenon for the Entente and Central Powers. The largest number of prisoner of war camps were formed on the territory of the German Empire. Structurally, the camp system was organized according to the clauses and international legal norms of 1899 and 1907. As a content, it reflected the bureaucratic and moral essence of the ruling military and administrative authorities of the German Empire.

Keywords:

First World War, German Empire, Hague Agreements, prisoner of war, prisoner of war camp, convention.

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