Episode 713 - Chicago's World War II POW Camps
Chicago History Podcast
Geneva Convention Regulations and Humane Treatment of German POWs in US Camps
Exploring the regulations of the Geneva Convention during World War II and the treatment of European POWs, with a focus on Fort Sheridan, Illinois as a significant POW camp. The chapter highlights the historical context of peaceful relations between Americans and Germans, discussing the comparatively humane treatment of German POWs in U.S. camps.
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