Wuhlheide

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Wuhlheide is an urban forest in Berlin, named after the Wuhle river, that includes the following areas: [1]

During World War II, multiple prisoner of war camps were established in the area. [2]

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References

  1. "Home - Wuhlheide Erleben". 5 July 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  2. "World War II - Wuhlheide Erleben". 21 July 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2024.

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