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 …
Prisoner of war (POW) | Britannica
Dec 17, 2025 · The third of the Geneva Conventions, the Convention Relating to the Treatment of Prisoners of War (1929), required that belligerents treat prisoners of war humanely, furnish …
What Is a Prisoner of War and What Are Their Rights?
Aug 10, 2025 · What Is a Prisoner of War and What Are Their Rights? Discover the internationally recognized status of Prisoners of War, their legal protections, and the standards for humane …
Prisoners of war: What you need to know | ICRC
Jun 1, 2022 · In international armed conflict, such persons are known as prisoners of war (PoWs) and have always been particularly vulnerable to abuse, due to their affiliation with the enemy …
Prisoners of War | Diverse Experiences in Service | Serving ...
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 …
Prisoners of War - George Washington's Mount Vernon
Prisoners of War (POWs) are combatants captured and held by the enemy during periods of open conflict. During the American Revolution, thousands of soldiers, militiamen, and civilians were …
POWs in American History: A Synopsis - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 25, 2022 · During the Revolutionary War, an estimated 20,000 Americans were held as prisoners of war and 8,500 died in captivity. Some were subsequently released as part of an …