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- 1. Homecoming Mar 6, 2010
- The negotiations for the release of the Israeli soldiers has ended successfully.
- 2. The Facility, Part 1 Mar 13, 2010
- Nimrode and Uri face an interrogation from psychiatrist Major Haim Cohen.
- 3. The Facility, Part 2 Mar 20, 2010
- Unlocking the secrets of Nimrode and Uri's night-time communication.
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.
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 return.
- (2.7K)
- 2010-03-06
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- 50
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.
Apr 29, 2024 · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sort by List order. 1. The Great Escape. 1963 2h 52m Approved. 8.2 (260K) Rate. 86 Metascore. Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. Director John Sturges Stars Steve McQueen James Garner Richard Attenborough.
Learn about the rights and rules of prisoners of war and other persons deprived of liberty in armed conflict. The web page explains the legal status, treatment and release of POWs and detainees under the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols.
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.