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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Prisoner_of_warPrisoner of war - Wikipedia

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   A prisoner of war (POW) is a person who is 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.

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3. www.icrc.org › en › documentPrisoners of war: What you need to know | ICRC

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   Jun 1, 2022 · Learn about the history, legal status and protection of prisoners of war (PoWs) in international armed conflict. The ICRC explains the role of the Third Geneva Convention and its mandate to ensure the humane treatment of PoWs.

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5. www.prisonersofwarmuseum.comHome - Online Museum of Prisoners of War

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   May 28, 2024 · The On-Line Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War provides a permanent commemoration of prisoners of war, and a focal point for research, activities and events.

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7. www.iwm.org.uk › research › tracing-your-familyWhere to Find Prisoner of War Records | Imperial War Museums

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   Learn where to find records of British prisoners of war from the First and Second World Wars. Explore official sources, personal papers, photographs and more at IWM and other archives.

8. www.imdb.com › title › tt1676462Prisoners of War (TV Series 2009–2012) - IMDb

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   A drama series about three Israeli soldiers who return home after 17 years in captivity and face the consequences of their ordeal. The series explores their personal and family struggles, the military investigation and the political implications of their release.

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   • Release Date: 2010-03-06

   • Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
   • Runtime: 50

9. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk › help-with-yourBritish and Commonwealth prisoners of the Second World War ...

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   Find records of British and Commonwealth prisoners of war held by German, Italian or Japanese forces in the Second World War and the Korean War. Learn how to search online and offline for questionnaires, reports, maps, accounts and more.

10. www.britannica.com › topic › prisoner-of-warPrisoner of war (POW) | Britannica

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    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 broader definition it has also included guerrillas, civilians who take up arms against an enemy openly, or noncombatants associated with a military force.