Original German-language prisoner of war camp newspaper titled “PW” (Halbmonatsblatt deutscher Kriegsgefangener), issued at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, USA, February 1945.
This rare wartime publication was produced for German POWs held in American captivity during the final months of the Second World War. The issue contains numerous articles discussing politics, culture, literature, camp life, anti-Nazi themes, sports activities, education programs, and the future of Germany following the collapse of the Third Reich.
The cover features dramatic anti-war artwork by Bodo Gerstenberg alongside the title “Wie lange noch?” (“How much longer?”). Interior pages include essays, political commentary, poetry, educational material, and references to re-education efforts within the POW camp system in the United States.
One especially interesting section titled “Jungkameradschaft” contains strongly anti-Hitler and anti-war messaging directed toward German youth prisoners, reflecting Allied psychological and political reorientation efforts late in the war.
Printed at the PW camp printing facility in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, this publication represents a fascinating and historically significant piece of WWII propaganda, POW history, and German-language wartime ephemera.
Condition: Shows period age toning, folds, edge wear, and handling wear consistent with age and wartime paper quality. Complete and very displayable overall.
