Source: Backhaus, Die Kriegsgefangenen in Deutschland, Photo 174, 1915, 88.

From Pursuit of an "unparalleled opportunity": American YMCA and prisoner of war diplomacy among the Central Power nations during World War I, 1914-1923 by Kenneth Steuer

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  • This French program describes a variety show offered to prisoners on the afternoon of March 21, 1915 in the Stuttgart II prison camp. The program featured acrobats, comedy acts, and musical performances in a two-part matinee. Source: Backhaus, Die Kriegsgefangenen in Deutschland, Photo 174, 1915, 88.