one U.S. soldiers were held as slaves at camp in Berga during World War II . CNN recently reported on the captivity of one soldier held at U.S. an der Elster . Congressmen urge CNN secretary to honor the `` sacrifices made by those detained '' ` Over 100 American soldiers either died at Berga or on the death march from the camp -- the highest number of American fatalities at any German camp . '' ` ` As proud Americans , we wish to recognize and honor them for their service ''
one U.S. soldiers were held as slaves at camp in Berga during World War II . CNN recently reported on the captivity of one soldier held at U.S. an der Elster . Congressmen urge CNN secretary to honor the `` sacrifices made by those detained '' ` ` As proud Americans , we wish to recognize and honor them for their service ''