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Pursuit of an Unparalleled Opportunity: The American YMCA and Prisoner-of-War Diplomacy Among the Central Power Nations During World War I, 1914-1923
Kenneth Steuer
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Hardback. This analysis of the general subject of WWI prisoners of war focuses on the role of a non-governmental association in confronting the increasingly chaotic conditions of East Europe. Series: Gutenberg-E. Num Pages: 452 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJK; HBWN; JWXR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 817.
During World War I, over six million men became prisoners-of-war, a burden that overwhelmed the resources of the belligerent powers, which had a responsibility to care for these men. Becoming aware of the POWs plight, the American YMCA was determined to provide welfare relief to these prisoners, and in early 1915, the Association sent two representatives to negotiate access to military prison camps in England, France, and Germany. Archibald Harte convinced the German government that the YMCA's assistance would benefit German POWs in Allied prison camps as well as Allied prisoners incarcerated in Germany. The Germans agreed to Harte's terms ... Read more
During World War I, over six million men became prisoners-of-war, a burden that overwhelmed the resources of the belligerent powers, which had a responsibility to care for these men. Becoming aware of the POWs plight, the American YMCA was determined to provide welfare relief to these prisoners, and in early 1915, the Association sent two representatives to negotiate access to military prison camps in England, France, and Germany. Archibald Harte convinced the German government that the YMCA's assistance would benefit German POWs in Allied prison camps as well as Allied prisoners incarcerated in Germany. The Germans agreed to Harte's terms ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
452
Condition
New
Series
Gutenberg-E
Number of Pages
452
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231130288
SKU
V9780231130288
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About Kenneth Steuer
Kenneth A. Steuer is an adjunct associate professor of history at Western Michigan University. He holds graduate degrees in history, political science, and international affairs and his research interests focus on the role of non-governmental and international organizations and the formation of foreign policy during World War I and the early interwar years. Kenneth Steur holds a Ph.D. in ... Read more
Reviews for Pursuit of an Unparalleled Opportunity: The American YMCA and Prisoner-of-War Diplomacy Among the Central Power Nations During World War I, 1914-1923
Extremely interesting and impressively researched.
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