Prisoner of War Camp 2 Munster in Wunsdorf 1916 Roll Call
Prisoners, many of whom would have been from India, lining up at the German prisoner of war camp in Munster.
1910-1919
Prisoner of War Camp, Zossen-Wunsdorf, Muslims
During the first World War, the Germans held their captives at a number of camps, and Muslims in particular would find themselves at Zossen-Wunsdorf not far from Berlin.
Indians at Ashford
A candid image of Indian troops in Ashurst, Hampshire, England unpacking their kit most likely before being sent to the war front in Europe during World War I.
The Indian Army - Indian Hairstyle
Note the hookah on the ground, next to the soldier unraveling his turban, a sight for French spectators captured here on a postcard.
[Original caption] L'Armee de l'Inde – La Coiffure de l'Hindou
The Indian Army - Indians Washing
Scenes of Indian troops washing were witnessed by French inhabitants, especially women who often found the soldiers attractive.
Indian Bakers at La Penne near Marseille
Indian troops in France were supplied by their own cooks and bakers, with the scent of freshly baked naan in tandoori ovens often wafting over the countryside as reported by the journalists who accompanied them.
The Indian Army - The Music
Indian troops in France brought their own music bands which created great interest among the French, who attended concerts in towns where these men performed. Note the dhols and flutes shown here.
[Original French title] L'Armee de l'Inde 4. La
Requisition of goats for the Indian troops
A postcard showing goats being marched through the French countryside to feed Indian troops fighting on the Allied side during World War I. These scenes evoked great interest among the local population and were shown on a number of postcards.
Mon Brave Hindou [My Brave Indian]
![Mon Brave Hindou [My Brave Indian]](https://www.paperjewels.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/slides/mon-brave-hindou-2.jpg?itok=nR-XO2aQ "Mon Brave Hindou [My Brave Indian]")
The "Generous Scotsman" is saying: “You are not hot, my brave Indian . . . what do you want I am not offering you my pants!”
Note that the word "Hindou" on French postcards from World War I was used to refer to Indians in general; this was intended
