Oflag XVII-A

Oflag XVII-A was a German military prison during World War II, specifically housing captured Allied officers. Located in Nea Joe, Greece, it was part of Germany's system for detaining enemy officers separately from enlisted soldiers. The camp was operating from 1941 to 1945 and was overseen by the German military authorities. Conditions varied, with prisoners often engaging in educational and recreational activities, and some attempting escapes. Oflag XVII-A symbolizes wartime detention practices aimed at controlling high-ranking prisoners while adhering to international regulations governing the treatment of officers.