The Wartime Wages of German POWs in the USSR #shorts #history #facts

German soldiers captured by the USSR during the Second World War did receive salaries for their work. The amount of the salary varied based on several factors, and in some cases, it matched the wages of Soviet employees doing similar jobs. There were even bonuses for outstanding workers. After WWII, these prisoners were allowed to use their earnings to buy gifts and send parcels back home. However, upon their release and return home, they had to spend all their accumulated money since taking cash rubles out of the country or exchanging them for a different currency was not permitted. The wealthier POWs purchased items like jewelry and watches, while others bought food for their journey home. It's worth noting that to receive a salary, they had to engage in work, and some German officers chose not to work, leaving them with nothing when they eventually returned.#shorts #history #facts

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