Oflag IV-D
World War II prisoner-of-war camp in Germany
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Oflag IV-D was a World War II German Army prisoner-of-war camp located in Elsterhorst (now Nardt) near Hoyerswerda, then part of Lower Silesia, 44 km (27 mi) north-east of Dresden. It held mostly French, but also Belgian, Polish, Serbian,[1] British and other Allied officers.
| Oflag IV-D | |
|---|---|
| Nardt near Hoyerswerda | |
Map of Oflag IV-D | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Prisoner-of-war camp |
| Controlled by |  Nazi Germany |
| Location | |
  Oflag IV-D | |
| Coordinates | 51.4514°N 14.1944°E |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1940–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | French, Belgian, Polish, Serbian, British and other Allied prisoners of war |
History
In June 1940, part of Stalag IV-A was separated and made into an Oflag for Belgian, British, and French officers taken prisoner during the Battle of France. Also a separate part of the camp was set aside as a hospital for prisoners Reserve Lazarett 742. There was a resistance movement in the camp.[1] Several escape attempts occurred. On March 29–30, 1941, some 30 officers escaped through a tunnel.[1] In September 1943 many British Commonwealth officers from the North Africa campaign. that had been held in Italian prisoner of war camps were transferred to Oflag IV-D[2]
In February 1945, many prisoners were evacuated in death marches in various destinations, whereas some 600 sick officers and French officers-physicians were left in the camp.[1] On April 20, 1945 the camp was liberated by the Red Army.[1]
Notable inmates
- Kazimierz Laskowski, Polish Olympic medalist in fencing[3]