Prisoner of War Camps in Britain During the Second World War

At the beginning of the Second World War, there were two Prisoner of War camps in Britain. By the time the War ended, there were over 600. This book explores the role of the camps, their prisoners and workers, together with their impact on the local community. It reveals why locations were chosen and how they were turned into prisons for the enemy. Discover just who got locked up, where and why - including a famous footballer and an artist, as well as determined escapees.

You'll discover the people behind the names and their stories, including how some fell in love, either with local girls or their new country and stayed after the war, integrating into their former enemies' community. It's a fascinating study of a story rarely told and will also compare the treatment of PoWs in Britain to that of British PoWs overseas.

This is the first in the War in Britain Series for Golden Guides Press.