“Germans let prisoners loose, gave no food”

The British took charge of the entire German Navy. Every single ship was taken to Scotland, while the submarines were handed over at Harwich.

21 November 1918

German fleet in Scotland. 150 submarines to be given up. Sir R. Tyrwhitt receives them at Harwich. King up to Scotland to see Fleet.
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Hear awful account of prisoners. Germans let them loose, gave no food. Many died on the road.

Canadians to play golf. Shaw caddied.

Diary of Florence Vansittart Neale of Bisham Abbey (D/EX73/3/17/9)

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by berkshirerecordoffice on 21 November, 2018 • Permalink

Posted in After the war, Behind the lines, Enemy nations and individuals, Internment and prisoners of war, Life on the Home Front, News from the Front: the grim reality of war, Our allies and friends

Tagged Canadians, Fleet, Florence Vansittart Neale, Food, George V, German Navy, Golf, Harwich, Navy, Prioners of War, Scotland, Shaw, Submarines, Tyrwhitt, U-boats, War crimes

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