Soldiers in a World War II prisoner-of-war camp

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Soldiers in World War II prisoner-of-war camps often used cigarettes as a form of currency. They were easy to trade and had a high demand as they were a valuable item in a time of scarcity. Gold (A) was unlikely to be available in large quantities in a POW camp and cowrie shells (B) are a traditional form of currency in certain cultures but not commonly used as money in the Western world. U.S. dollars (D) were not a practical form of currency for use within the camp as they were difficult to obtain and were valuable outside the camp, making it unlikely soldiers would want to spend them within the camp.

Soldiers in a World War II Prisoner-Of-War Camp