I do not quite understand the romantic or heroic side of the prisoners' fates, wherever they were 'interned' or arrested or how they tried to flee, but there is also a lot about it in german reports and novels, showing the other side (which is basically the same). They tried to hold their head up despite the situation, and give an example of hidden or open 'superiority' towards their guards and interrogators, justified or not, and planned a breakout. Almost always.
Musical bands, theatre, yes i heard this was allowed in german PoW camps. I did not read much about such in allied camps, especially not after the war.
May he rest in peace.
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