Chicago prisoner of war camp

The prisoners could listen to the radio and buy newspapers and magazines, unlike their American POW counterparts in German prison camps whose access to news was restricted. Security was lax enough that occasionally a German prisoner managed to escape. Meierhoff heard the tale of one who disappeared and ended up working in a Chicago bookstore, which he later purchased. According to another story, an escapee who had no interest in returning to Germany, where his hometown was held by the Soviets, made his way to California and became a tennis pro.

Nationally, the U. The social activities of the prisoners are discussed in a few short paragraphs including arts, crafts, gambling, and entertainment fifteen pages into the chapter.

The camp was constructed to house Union units being trained to fight in the Civil War, so there were decent barracks and other facilities. Supplies of food were often described as at least adequate, and sutlers sold fruits, vegetables, and other supplies to the prisoners. Occasionally the commandants would cut that off, and prisoners would develop scurvy. Like Andersonville, Douglas was a serious mistake because of the unanticipated numbers of prisoners, parolees Union prisoners exchanged for Confederates , guards, and soldiers in the many units that used the place.

The early days of the camp were marked by a lack of discipline. The surrender of Fort Donelson in February brought thousands of prisoners to Douglas, and Grant had not disarmed the officers as part of their surrender agreement. Two prisoners were sent to search for water from the train transporting them, and the train left without them.

The book keeps a running commentary on the large numbers of prisoners and Union soldiers who died of dysentery, smallpox, pneumonia, measles, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, cholera, exposure, or just general poor health. He escaped. From there the American army took over and brought him to the states.

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