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 …
POW/MIA History - National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum
A prisoner of war (POW, enemy prisoner of war (EPW) or “missing-captured”) is a person, whether combatant or non-combatant, who is held in custody by a belligerent power during or …
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.
AXPOW home page
Provides interviews, documentaries, biographies, memoirs, and factual information on the US Prisoner of War experience in Southeast Asia.
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 …
Prisoner of war (POW) | Britannica
6 days ago · 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 …
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 …
Diverse Experiences in Service - Library of Congress
While their imprisonment may have meant an end to combat, for prisoners of war (POWs) held during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, incarceration marked the beginning of …
Prisoners of war: What you need to know | ICRC
Jun 1, 2022 · In international armed conflict, such persons are known as prisoners of war (PoWs) and have always been particularly vulnerable to abuse, due to their affiliation with the enemy …
POW/MIA - The American Legion
The American Legion is committed to achieving a full accounting of all POW/MIAs from the Gulf War, Vietnam War, Cold War, Korean War and World War II. This means returning living …