Скачать или смотреть Paid, Fed, and Working in America: The WWII German POW Experience (1943–45)

During World War II, hundreds of thousands of German prisoners of war were held in the United States—and many were shocked to learn they could be paid for their labor. Under Geneva Convention rules, German POWs from 1943 to 1945 worked on American farms, in lumber camps, and in certain factories, earning small wages while helping ease wartime labor shortages.

This video explores what daily life looked like, how the pay system worked, and why the American home front—with its apparent abundance compared to conditions in Germany—left a deep impression on many prisoners. We also examine the rules, restrictions, and the complicated reality behind a program that surprised both POWs and civilians.

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