Michigan POW Camps in World War II — Kindle Edition
Edition: Michigan POW Camps in World War II by Gregory Sumner recounts the wartime experience of German and Italian prisoners held in Michigan and the local communities where they worked. The Kindle listing describes labor programs, everyday interactions and friendships, making this a regional history focused on civilian life behind the home front.
At a glance
- Covers the history of German and Italian POWs held in Michigan during World War II.
- Describes prisoner labor in fruit picking, sugar beet harvesting, pulpwood cutting and public-space maintenance.
- Connects the prisoners’ experiences with the Michigan communities and Americans who encountered them.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused regional subject links POW history with Michigan’s wartime home front.
- The described work locations span Berrien County, the Thumb, the Upper Peninsula and Detroit.
- The listing identifies digital reading aids including Screen Reader support and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Author | Gregory Sumner |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Publication date | May 5, 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 163 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1439665725 |
| File size | 9.4 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Michigan history and World War II home-front life.
- Those looking for a regional account of POW camps, labor programs and relationships between prisoners and local residents.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad military campaign history or a general survey of World War II POW camps outside Michigan.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and entertaining, with readers appreciating its historical content and the way stories and anecdotes humanize POW experiences. One customer summary mentions references and interviews. These reported reactions suit readers looking for an engaging local account, though the feedback does not establish how extensively each topic is covered.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and interesting.
- Readers appreciate the historical material and anecdotes that humanize the prisoners’ experiences.
Frequently asked questions
What historical subject does this book cover?
It covers German and Italian POWs held in Michigan during World War II, including work programs and their interactions with local communities.
Which areas of Michigan are mentioned?
The listing describes fruit picking in Berrien County, sugar beet harvesting in the Thumb, pulpwood cutting in the Upper Peninsula and public-space maintenance in Detroit.
What are the listed Kindle features?
The listing states that Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled.
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