German Prisoners of War in the First World War

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Work done by German prisoners of war during the First World War.

A Welsh woman's memories of German prisoners of war at work in the fields of Wales during the First World War.
From: All Our Lives Tears and Telegrams
First broadcast : 21 January 1994

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History

Topic : Modern Wales and Britain, Twentieth century world

Keywords : First World War

Notes : The clip can be used in the study of World War One - key stages 3,4 and 5. Illustrates the work of German prisoners of war in Wales. Compare with World War Two - See Prisoners of War Escape 1945.


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