In May 1940 the camp was established in wooden huts at the south end of the training ground.

As was usual for Stalags, many of the prisoners were located in Arbeitslager ("Work camps") on farms or adjacent to factories or other industrial operations.

The Stalag served as the base for distribution of International Red Cross packages and mail.

A Lazarett (hospital) cared for prisoners that were sick or had been injured in industrial accidents or air-raids.

A number of enlisted men and NCOs were housed in the adjacent Oflag to provide necessary services.