Transit camp Friedland

Homecomers in the camp in Friedland in 1946. In the background the Nissen huts which serve as emergency shelters. On 26 September 1945, the British Army has opened a reception camp in the small town Friedland. The town was chosen because it lies between the British, the American, and the Russian zone. Refugees, homecomers from the war, and immigrants were received in Friedland and provided with their basic needs

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Basic Chosen Friedland Homecomers Huts Immigrants Needs Nissen Provided Serve Shelters Transit

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