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  1. 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.

  2. war. armed force. enemy combatant. repatriation. 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 ...

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  3. 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.

  4. 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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  5. At the end of the war, more than 12,000 American POWs were scattered in camps across the Pacific in desperate shape. From August 30-September 20, 1945, in Operation Swift Mercy, B-17s and B-29s flew 1,000 missions and dropped 4,500 tons of supplies to American troops no longer prisoner, but still trapped. Learn More.

  6. Prisoners of War. This dramatic series tells the story of three Israeli soldiers who were held captive for 17 years following their kidnapping while on a secret mission with their unit in Lebanon. "Prisoners of War" offers an intense look at the aftermath of captivity for Israeli soldiers Nimrode Klein (Yoram Todeano), Uri Zach (Ishai Golan ...

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  8. Prisoners of War. Prisoners of War (POWs) are combatants captured and held by the enemy during periods of open conflict. During the American Revolution, thousands of soldiers, militiamen, and civilians were taken prisoner and their presence strained the resources of the British and Continental forces alike. The situation of Patriot and Loyalist ...

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