- Prisoner of war - Wikipedia
A prisoner of war (POW) is a person held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict The earliest recorded usage of the phrase "prisoner of war" dates back to 1610 [a] Belligerents hold prisoners of war for a range of reasons
- POW MIA History - National POW MIA Memorial Museum
A prisoner of war (POW, enemy prisoner of war (EPW) or “missing-captured”) is a person, whether combatant or non-combatant, who is held in custody by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict
- POW MIA | U. S. Department of War
The Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they're home
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- Prisoner of war (POW) | Britannica
Learn how prisoners of war were treated during the American Civil War Learn what military prisoners experienced during the American Civil War, with a focus on the inmates of Camp Sumter, in Andersonville, Georgia
- What Is a Prisoner of War and What Are Their Rights?
A prisoner of war (POW) is an individual held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately following an armed conflict This status is rooted in international law, which aims to ensure humane treatment for those no longer participating in hostilities
- AXPOW home page
Provides interviews, documentaries, biographies, memoirs, and factual information on the US Prisoner of War experience in Southeast Asia
- Diverse Experiences in Service - Library of Congress
While their imprisonment may have meant an end to combat, for prisoners of war (POWs) held during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, incarceration marked the beginning of a new chapter of pain, suffering, and deprivation
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