Prisoner of war
A prisoner of war (POW, PoW, or PW) is a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine who is imprisoned by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict. Laws exist to ensure prisoners of war are treated humanely and diplomatically. Nations vary in their dedication to following these laws.
PoWs since Geneva Convention (1929)
List of nations with the highest number of PoWs in any war since the 1st Geneva Convention came into effect in 1929. The USSR had not signed the Geneva convention. {{Ref|Clark}} All except one took place during World War II. Listed in descending order.
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Qualification as POW |
| ► | Treatment of POWs |
| ► | Alternative definitions |
| ► | PoWs since Geneva Convention (1929) |
| ► | List of notable POWs |
| ► | Further reading |
| ► | Documentaries about POWs |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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