British Army dentists and Colditz during World War II.

Abstract

This article provides insights into the life and experiences of two British Army dental officers who were both imprisoned at Colditz during World War II. Eric Cooper and Julius Green were in the early years of their careers as dentists when World War II began. They joined the Army Dental Corps and both were captured by Germans and held as prisoners of war at various locations. The last place they were imprisoned until the end of the war was Colditz. They both survived to share their stories which are summarised here.