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Episode 713 - Chicago's World War II POW Camps

Chicago History Podcast

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From CCC Outpost to Military Base: The Evolution of Camps Gokie Valley

Exploring the historical transformation of Camps Gokie Valley in Illinois, starting as a New Deal CCC project, evolving into a military base, and hosting German prisoners of war during World War II. The chapter also follows the daring escape and subsequent life of Reinhold Pabble, a World War II POW who forged a new identity until his past catches up with him in 1953.

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