| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1600 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 2 Items |
| Object type | Manuscript, Leaflet |
| Maker |
Hillas, Victor Arnold Unidentified Unknown |
| Date made | 1995; 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 95/0960 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Hillas, Victor Arnold
Description
Manuscript describing forced march from Konigshutte to Landshut as a prisoner of the Germans near the end of the Second World War. Describes constructing and using a sled to transport Red Cross food parcels, gifts of food from villagers, icy conditions, attacks from Allied aircraft while being transported by train, being freed by American forces. Author contends that this march was less horrific than those endured by prisoners of the Japanese. Photocopies of newspaper article and leaflet attached. Additional item: original German Second World War anti-Bolshevik propaganda leaflet distributed to British Commonwealth and United States former prisoners of war with the aim of recruiting forces to fight the Communist invaders. The verso of the leaflet is annotated in pencil by Victor Hillas.