Stalag III-D, World War II prisoner camp in Lichterfelde, Germany.
Stalag III-D was a prisoner of war camp in Lichterfelde containing red brick barracks and watchtower structures spread across southern Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Two barracks and watchtower foundations remain today and are protected as monuments.
The camp was established in 1940 and held mainly French and British soldiers under Wehrmacht supervision until 1945. It formed part of the Stalag III system during World War II.
Prisoners organized theatre performances and built relationships with nearby residents, showing how they sought to maintain their humanity during captivity.
The site is reachable by public transport and the surviving structures are accessible from outside. A visit takes little time since only a few remains are visible and it is an open-air location.
A successful escape occurred on 17 July 1942 when two prisoners fled the camp. This breakout stands out as one of the few successful escapes from this camp system.
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