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Oflag IV-C
German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II in Colditz, Saxony / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oflag IV-C, often referred to by its location at Colditz Castle, overlooking Colditz, Saxony, was one of the most noted German Army prisoner-of-war camps for captured enemy officers during World War II; Oflag is a shortening of Offizierslager, meaning "officers' camp".
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Oflag IV-C | |
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Colditz, Saxony | |
![]() Colditz Castle as Oflag IV-C, April 1945 | |
Coordinates | 51.13078°N 12.80748°E / 51.13078; 12.80748 |
Type | Prisoner-of-war camp |
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Site history | |
In use | 1939–1945 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Allied officers |
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