Battle of Bowmanville 1942
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1942 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Canada | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 43.9269, -78.6667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bowmanville was a 1942 revolt in the Bowmanville prisoner of war camp (Camp 30) in Ontario, Canada. The prisoners, most of whom were higher-ranking German officers, objected to the intended shackling of 100 prisoners. The revolt lasted for three days.
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