Cartoon Cards
The War Prisoners' Aid of the YMCA printed cartoon cards showing the experiences of German prisoners of war in Canada during World War II. . The cartoons were probably drawn by German prisoners and depict activities such as ping-pong, food preparation, roll call, the food-line, sun-bathing. The cartoon cards measured 14.9 cm x 9.2 and could be used for correspondence. The three cards in the author's collection shown in this post were not postally used.
(The National Archives of Canada has a selection of 19 cartoon cards in its collection.)
1. "Capture"
2. Sunbathing
Prisoners enjoying a peaceful afternoon at the camp.
3. "Smoking Prohibited"
Can anyone explain what this cartoon depicts?
