Due to the lack of infrastructure, the French and Belgians were held in tents in mid-1940. At one time there were over 30,000 jammed into facilities designed for 15,000. In 1941 a separate compound was created to house Soviet prisoners.
Because of inadequate accommodations, French and Belgian detainees were forced to reside in tents during the middle of 1940. At some time, over 30,000 individuals were squashed into structures designed for 15,000. In 1941, a separate camp was created specifically for Soviet captives.