Prisoner of war - Wikipedia
To be entitled to POW status, captured persons must be lawful combatants entitled to combatant's privilege—which provides immunity from punishment for lawful acts of war, such as killing enemy …
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The Louisiana Pow Wow Calendar has all the details you need to plan your next trip. Our Native American event calendar is provided to you by PowWows.com. Check back often for updated …
Prisoner of war (POW) | Britannica
Feb 14, 2026 · prisoner of war (POW), any person captured or interned by a belligerent power during war. In the strictest sense it is applied only to members of regularly organized armed forces, but by …
POWs in American History: A Synopsis - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 25, 2022 · Life as a POW meant many forced marches in subfreezing weather, solitary confinement, brutal punishments and attempts at political "re-education." Here prisoners received their first …
Prisoner of War (POW): The Ultimate Guide to Rights, Rules, and ...
The Third Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War became the cornerstone of all modern POW law, a direct response to the failures of the past and a promise to future generations …
What Is a Prisoner of War and What Are Their Rights?
Aug 10, 2025 · 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 …
AXPOW home page
Official website of AXPOW, a not-for-profit, Congressionally-chartered veterans' service organization advocating for former prisoners of war and their next of kin. Dedicated to preserving POW history, …
Prisoners of World War II (POWs) - The National WWII Museum
POWs were a major focus of the war crimes trials in the Pacific. Former POWs like Sgt. Peter Dzimba were called on to speak for those who could no longer speak for themselves. More than 120,000 …
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 …
Prisoner-of-war camp - Wikipedia
A prisoner-of-war camp (often abbreviated as POW camp) is a site for the containment of enemy fighters captured as prisoners of war by a belligerent power in time of war.