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] …
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) | Britannica
Nov 4, 2025 · 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 …
NARA - AAD - Series Description - Records of World War II Prisoners …
Additional information about the Adjutant General's Office, Machine Records Units and the coding of the POW cards may be found in Lee A. Gladwin, "Top Secret: Recovering and Breaking the US Army …
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.
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 …
PRISONER OF WAR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Nov 25, 2025 · The meaning of PRISONER OF WAR is a person captured in war; especially : a member of the armed forces of a nation who is taken by the enemy during combat.
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 …
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Provides interviews, documentaries, biographies, memoirs, and factual information on the US Prisoner of War experience in Southeast Asia.