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that under Article 28 of the Geneva Convention that canteens shall be installed in all camps, where prisoners of war may procure foodstuffs, soap and tobacco and ordinary articles in daily use. The tariff shall never be in excess of local market prices.

Mar 31, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that under Article 28 of the Geneva Convention that canteens shall be installed in all camps, where prisoners of war may procure foodstuffs, soap and tobacco and ordinary articles in daily use. The tariff shall never be in excess of local market prices.

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