French commemorative certificate contraction camp Stalag VIII A 1939-45 military
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French commemorative certificate contraction camp Stalag VIII A 1939-1945-military memorabilia
measure approx. 18.1/2 inches x 14 1/2 inches
wooden frame
I have not been able to find out anything more about the soldier who lay in this camp, any information is welcome
“1939 Stalag VIII A 1945
Through this camp walked, in it lived and suffered ten thousand of prisoners of war.”
Music in the camp
The composition QUARTET FOR THE END OF TIME by Olivier Messiaen was an historical event in Stalag VIII A. The premiere of the quartet was on January 15, 1941 with the prisoners of war present. The composition by Messiaen is a musical masterpiece and has been performed worldwide for numerous times. The fact that it was composed by a prisoner of Stalag VIII A under primitive conditions increases its popularity further.

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