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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp)

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

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
German POWs: 3,000 at peak
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
US Army guards: ~300
Outcome
Operated 1943–1946; housed German prisoners who worked in Colorado agriculture
The Battle

History & Significance

Colorado's largest POW facility; German POWs provided critical agricultural labor during wartime worker shortage. Site later became a state park.

Casualties & Losses

One escape attempt; two POWs recaptured after reaching as far as Mexico

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp) take place?
Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp) took place in 1943.
Where was Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp) fought?
Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp) was fought in Colorado, United States.
What was the outcome of Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp)?
Operated 1943–1946; housed German prisoners who worked in Colorado agriculture
What was the significance of Camp Trinidad (German POW Camp)?
Colorado's largest POW facility; German POWs provided critical agricultural labor during wartime worker shortage. Site later became a state park.
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