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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp)

1943
Alabama
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1943
Location
Alabama
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
German POWs: 6,000 at peak (Afrika Korps)
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
US Army guards: ~500
Outcome
Operated 1943–1946; housed primarily Rommel's Afrika Korps soldiers captured in North Africa
The Battle

History & Significance

One of ~511 POW branch camps in the US that housed ~425,000 Axis POWs. German POWs labored on farms, in forests, and canneries across the South and Midwest.

Casualties & Losses

Minimal; POWs were treated in accordance with Geneva Convention

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp) take place?
Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp) took place in 1943.
Where was Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp) fought?
Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp) was fought in Alabama, United States.
What was the outcome of Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp)?
Operated 1943–1946; housed primarily Rommel's Afrika Korps soldiers captured in North Africa
What was the significance of Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp)?
One of ~511 POW branch camps in the US that housed ~425,000 Axis POWs. German POWs labored on farms, in forests, and canneries across the South and Midwest.
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Camp Aliceville (German POW Camp)

Aliceville Elementary and High School
Industrial · 0.3 mi
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