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What is a P.O.W?

Published on Dec 09, 2015

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What is a P.O.W?

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A POW is a
prisoner of war

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Who is considered to be a POW?

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A prisoner of war is a person, whether a combatant or non-combatant, who is held in custody by the foe during/immediately after an armed attack.

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How were POW's treated?

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The treatment of these men varied considerably. For a British POW in a German POW camp, life could be dull, strict and yet maybe equal.

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How/when are they released?

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POWs are only released at the end of a war or a prisoner exchange.

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