War Camp Conditions Research Paper
Naples’ Prisoners of War Camp Conditions
There were 700 POW camps in the United States during World War II. One of these POW camps was in Naples, New York. This camp was very well kept and prisoners were treated fairly.
The prisoners worked and got paid daily in the POW camp in Naples. The prisoners had to work ten hours per day and they were paid $.80 a day. They were handed a check when they left and the war was ended. The prisoners were put in work teams, some worked in the vineyards. Other pressed 160 tons of grapes a day. Forty men worked a night shift. During the winter an educational program was set up (Rock). This shows that the camp is very respectful to their prisoners because they paid them for their time and effort on camp. The prisoners had to work ten hours a day and were paid and given a check at the end of war. This is surprising because prisoners wouldn’t normally get paid for their work. When the weather got bad and they couldn’t work outside, an educational program was set up. Overall, prisoners got very good jobs and got paid for the time …show more content…
they were in prison.
Prisoners had many other activities to keep them occupied.
The prisoners were always busy, they had multiple recreational activities. Sports were a favorite recreational activity. The prisoners played soccer and football on a large field outside of campgrounds. They were allowed to request instruments. During the winter, when men couldn’t work or do recreational activities outside, an educational program was set up (Rock). The prison was run in a relaxed manner. These prisoners had more activities and freedom than other camps did. They had multiple sports and recreational activities. They were aloud to go to a nearby field to play football and soccer but had to be supervised when at field. The guards would stand and guard the field so they would not escape. When the weather got cold and blustery men would start an educational program. Therefore, many prisoners enjoyed these activities and educational
programs.
During World War II, the living conditions in the Naples POW camp were very good. They tried to protect the people who are not and no longer apart of hostilities. The prisoners were fed well. They were given soldier rations, which was better than most townspeople could afford because food was rationed (Rock). This shows the camp conditions were well kept and organized unlike many other POW camps. They were fed better than most Naples citizens. They were given soldier rations and the food they ate was well nutritionally sorted. With all the instruments they requested they were able to for an orchestra. In closing, the prisoners were given most of the food and freedom as townspeople.
Naples POW camp had many parts and building on camp. The camp building included officers and guards quarters, mess hall, infirmary, latrine, and five sleeping barracks designated for the prisoners (Sheedy). The camp had multiple parts and areas to it. They were all clean and organized. Prisoners with and illness were sent to the infirmary. The more serious cases were treated by a doctor in town. The critical patients were sent to a hospital at the base camp. Some other camp buildings included officers and guards quarters, mess hall, latrine, and five sleeping barracks designated for the prisoners. In all, these camp buildings helped the prisoners stay healthy and safe.
Naples POW camp prisoners were given many opportunities than other prisoners around the United States. The Canteen was a place where prisoners could relax and buy items and products that they needed. On Sundays Widmer's gave each prisoner two bottles of beer (Rock). The Canteen is a special place for the prisoners to go and hangout. They could buy items and foods that they needed and wanted. On Sunday's they were given two beers each from Widmers. The camp was not as strict as other POW camps. All in all, these prisoners were treated like many Naples townspeople and were treated very well. Clearly, this POW camp was not like the rest. These prisoners were treated with lots of freedom and had a well kept environment to stay in. They were given many opportunities and activity choices. When in an off-putting situation a person's experience might not always be negative.
There were 700 POW camps in the United States during World War II. One of these POW camps was in Naples, New York. This camp was very well kept and prisoners were treated fairly.
The prisoners worked and got paid daily in the POW camp in Naples. The prisoners had to work ten hours per day and they were paid $.80 a day. They were handed a check when they left and the war was ended. The prisoners were put in work teams, some worked in the vineyards. Other pressed 160 tons of grapes a day. Forty men worked a night shift. During the winter an educational program was set up (Rock). This shows that the camp is very respectful to their prisoners because they paid them for their time and effort on camp. The prisoners had to work ten hours a day and were paid and given a check at the end of war. This is surprising because prisoners wouldn’t normally get paid for their work. When the weather got bad and they couldn’t work outside, an educational program was set up. Overall, prisoners got very good jobs and got paid for the time …show more content…
they were in prison.
Prisoners had many other activities to keep them occupied.
The prisoners were always busy, they had multiple recreational activities. Sports were a favorite recreational activity. The prisoners played soccer and football on a large field outside of campgrounds. They were allowed to request instruments. During the winter, when men couldn’t work or do recreational activities outside, an educational program was set up (Rock). The prison was run in a relaxed manner. These prisoners had more activities and freedom than other camps did. They had multiple sports and recreational activities. They were aloud to go to a nearby field to play football and soccer but had to be supervised when at field. The guards would stand and guard the field so they would not escape. When the weather got cold and blustery men would start an educational program. Therefore, many prisoners enjoyed these activities and educational
programs.
During World War II, the living conditions in the Naples POW camp were very good. They tried to protect the people who are not and no longer apart of hostilities. The prisoners were fed well. They were given soldier rations, which was better than most townspeople could afford because food was rationed (Rock). This shows the camp conditions were well kept and organized unlike many other POW camps. They were fed better than most Naples citizens. They were given soldier rations and the food they ate was well nutritionally sorted. With all the instruments they requested they were able to for an orchestra. In closing, the prisoners were given most of the food and freedom as townspeople.
Naples POW camp had many parts and building on camp. The camp building included officers and guards quarters, mess hall, infirmary, latrine, and five sleeping barracks designated for the prisoners (Sheedy). The camp had multiple parts and areas to it. They were all clean and organized. Prisoners with and illness were sent to the infirmary. The more serious cases were treated by a doctor in town. The critical patients were sent to a hospital at the base camp. Some other camp buildings included officers and guards quarters, mess hall, latrine, and five sleeping barracks designated for the prisoners. In all, these camp buildings helped the prisoners stay healthy and safe.
Naples POW camp prisoners were given many opportunities than other prisoners around the United States. The Canteen was a place where prisoners could relax and buy items and products that they needed. On Sundays Widmer's gave each prisoner two bottles of beer (Rock). The Canteen is a special place for the prisoners to go and hangout. They could buy items and foods that they needed and wanted. On Sunday's they were given two beers each from Widmers. The camp was not as strict as other POW camps. All in all, these prisoners were treated like many Naples townspeople and were treated very well. Clearly, this POW camp was not like the rest. These prisoners were treated with lots of freedom and had a well kept environment to stay in. They were given many opportunities and activity choices. When in an off-putting situation a person's experience might not always be negative.