Library at the Center: Wisconsin POW Camps

Most people are unaware that Wisconsin had POW (Prisoner of War) camps during WWII and are surprised to learn that there were 38 of them having a total of 20,000 POWs. This presentation covers an overview of US POWs and POW camps and specific information regarding WI POW camps. Learn about POWs camps in the United States and Wisconsin. This presentation tells interesting stories of those who may have lived in a community that once had a POW camp, those who worked side by side with POWs and those who were once prisoners in a POW camp. You will find this presentation to be informative, educational and entertaining.