The 'Igrzyska za drutami' (Games Behind Barbed Wire) exhibition delves into the significant role of sports within German prisoner-of-war camps during World War II, specifically the Olympic years of 1940 and 1944. It features over 150 unique artifacts, including handmade flags and award cups, showcasing the incredible athletic spirit and resilience of Polish soldiers in captivity. This compelling historical presentation offers deep insight into a unique aspect of wartime life.
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The exhibition 'Games Behind Barbed Wire' explores the theme of sport within German prisoner-of-war camps, specifically focusing on the Olympic years of 1940 and 1944. It showcases unique, world-class collections of over 150 artifacts, including flags sewn in camps and award cups made from mess kits.
The exhibition 'Igrzyska za drutami' (Games Behind Barbed Wire) delves into the significant theme of sports and athletic activities that took place within German prisoner-of-war camps. It specifically highlights the Olympic years of 1940 and 1944, when prisoners in various camps organized sports competitions to celebrate the Olympic ideal. The exhibition showcases a unique collection of over 150 artifacts, including items such as flags meticulously sewn within the camps, award cups fashioned from mess kits, participation diplomas for courses and competitions, and numerous other memorabilia related to the sporting activities of Polish soldiers during their captivity. The exhibition, authored by Agnieszka Fietkiewicz-Zapalska and Tomasz Skoczek, not only details the clandestine and public games held in camps like stalag XIIIA Langwasser, oflag IIC Woldenberg, and IID Gross-Born but also reflects the resilience and sporting spirit of the prisoners. The exhibition has been presented in various locations across Poland, including the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and the Museum of Independence in Warsaw.
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