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World War II Germans

During World War II, German Nazi's were brought to New Ulm as prisoners of war to...

7/29/1979

New Ulm, Minnesota: Island In The Plains

World War II Germans

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During World War II, German Nazi's were brought to New Ulm as prisoners of war to...

During World War II, German Nazi's were brought to New Ulm as prisoners of war to help with farming. They weren't welcomed with open arms. But eventually, people saw they weren't any different than the U.S. boys.

7/29/1979

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