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Forced Labor Memorial at Sterkrade Coal Mine

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Forced Labor Memorial at Sterkrade Coal Mine

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Forced Labor Memorial at Sterkrade Coal Mine

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. HOAG-Trasse – HOAG Rail Trail loop from Oberhausen-Sterkrade

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2. HOAG Rail Trail – HOAG-Trasse loop from Oberhausen-Sterkrade

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3. Rotbach Pathway – View of Rotbachsee loop from Bottrop-Vonderort

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Mosmas

May 7, 2022

“There have been three barracks camps on the Sterkrade colliery site since 1943: a prisoner of war camp, an Eastern workers camp and a youth labor camp for young “Eastern workers”. The barracks were not heated in winter and not ventilated in summer. The hygienic conditions and supplies were often catastrophic. This caused diseases to spread. All forced laborers suffered from malnutrition. [...] In Oberhausen, around 1,300 forced laborers died due to air raids, illnesses and catastrophic conditions." (Excerpt from the text on the memorial plaque.)

In 2017, 20 students built the outline of a forced labor barracks on a meadow near the wooden winding tower.

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Junis

September 30, 2023

It's worth taking a look at the dark chapter of forced labor. In my opinion, a worthy place for reminder and remembrance is being wasted here. Especially with regard to newer right-wing social tendencies.

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Michelangelo

May 8, 2022

Not crowded and worth a short break.

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Forced Labor Memorial at Sterkrade Coal Mine

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