ilag vii in laufen is located in bavaria with views of the alps on the border with austria and was designated a camp for single men. previously used as an officers' pow camp, its name changed from oflag to ilag ("internierungslager") when the civilians arrived. it was a schloss with multiple floors and staircases. receiving single men aged over 16 from dorsten and biberach, the camp senior was initially frank stroobant, before ambrose sherwill took over in june 1943. a few american civilians were already in the camp. it was easier for men to adapt to camp life, however there was more trouble in this camp caused by hunger and boredom.