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Stark Decency - by  Allen V Koop (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Stark Decency - by Allen V Koop (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Stark Decency is a window into the events of two vastly different worlds: German combat veterans captured in North Africa and Normandy, and the small New Hampshire logging town which found itself hosting the prison camp.
  • Author(s): Allen V Koop
  • 150 Pages
  • History, Military

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About the Book



An evocative history of a World War II German POW camp in New Hampshire, where friendships among prisoners, guards, and villagers overcame the bitter divisions of war



Book Synopsis



Stark Decency is a window into the events of two vastly different worlds: German combat veterans captured in North Africa and Normandy, and the small New Hampshire logging town which found itself hosting the prison camp. Each side was forced to confront its prejudices and fears, and examine the merits and flaws of its ideology. Then, an astonishing thing happened: in their rural isolation, sharing harsh weather conditions and the pinch of wartime rationing, friendships began to develop. Prisoners and their guards sometimes even worked together to meet the daily pulpwood quotas, and little handmade gifts to the local villagers cemented friendships that continue to this day.



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"A well-written book, that is highly recommended, not only for New Hampshire history buffs, but for anyone interested in seeing how the most terrible of times managed to bring out the best in the human spirit."-- "New Hampshire Sunday News"

A well-written book, that is highly recommended, not only for New Hampshire history buffs, but for anyone interested in seeing how the most terrible of times managed to bring out the best in the human spirit. New Hampshire Sunday News"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.47 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)
Weight: .49 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 150
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Dartmouth College Press
Theme: World War II
Format: Paperback
Author: Allen V Koop
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 1988
TCIN: 1010862975
UPC: 9780874514681
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-4678
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Allen V Koop, who sheds light on complex relationships in wartime.

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Q: What type of friendships developed during the POW camp's operation?

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  • A: Friendships developed between prisoners, guards, and villagers, overcoming wartime prejudices.

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Q: What themes are prominent in Stark Decency?

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  • A: The themes of friendship, overcoming prejudice, and the human spirit during wartime are central.

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Q: What is the suggested age for readers of this book?

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  • A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up.

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Q: What historical events are explored in this book?

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  • A: The book explores events surrounding a World War II German POW camp in a New Hampshire logging town.

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