The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross, Huntingdonshire. 1796 to 1816

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In the early 19th century, as conflict raged across Europe, the Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross emerged as a pivotal institution, housing thousands of captives from the Napoleonic Wars. In "The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross, Huntingdonshire. 1796 to 1816," author Thomas James Walker, M.D., F.R.C.S., meticulously chronicles the experiences of these individuals within the first purpose-built prison for war captives. This document reveals the harsh realities of life behind barbed wire, alongside unique insights into the administrative challenges and humanitarian efforts undertaken during this tumultuous period. Ideal for historians and civic activists, Walker's work sheds light on the complexities of wartime captivity and the evolution of military justice.