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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.

See also

◄ Prisoner of war: Documentaries about POWs
Prisoner of war: References ►

~ 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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