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All military personnel, be they medic, chaplain, private, or general, can be considered POWs.
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How many US soldiers became German POWs?
93,941 U.S. Army & Air Corps personnel were captured & held as POWs by Axis Forces in the E.T.O. during WW 2. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
How were American soldiers treated when captured?
US POWs in Europe were treated with respect and accorded the treatment under the Geneva Convention(s). In the beginning of WW2, US POWs in the Pacific were treated as soldiers that had broken the code of honorable fighting men, and had chosen surrender over fighting to the death. Coupled with the humidity and starving conditions of vast travelling areas of obtaining resupply of food, medical supplies, equipment, etc. living conditions/treatment of US/Allied POWs was extremely harsh; especially when compared to conditions experienced by ETO (European Theater of Operations) POWs.
Who were the people that the German army captured and put in special prisons?
In World War 2 the varies armies took prisoners of war (POWs) when fighting their enemies and put them in POW camps. POWs in Germany in World War 2 included men from the Allied armed forces.
Where was POWs were kept durin the Vietnam war?
Nearly all of the US POWs were airmen shot down while on bombing missions over North Vietnam. Therefore, that's were they were imprisoned when they were captured...in various prisons located through-out NORTH Vietnam.
How many British were hurt at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
115 killed, 305 wounded, 30 captured (20 POWs (Prisoner Of War) died).
How many US soldiers became German POWs?
93,941 U.S. Army & Air Corps personnel were captured & held as POWs by Axis Forces in the E.T.O. during WW 2. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Happened to captured pilots in Vietnam war?
They became POWs.
Why were POWs captured in World War 2?
Because they surrendered.
How many POWs were captured in world war 2?
Almost all of them.
How many people were captured in operation barbarossa?
During Operation Barbarossa, it's known that 57,000 Germans were captured and 3.35 Million Soviets Captured as POWs.
What were POWs in World War 2?
P.O.W stands for Prisoner of War. They were soldiers or airmen who were captured or surrendered.
Who has the authorization to examine POWs and make medical decisions to include recommendations for repatriation?
The Mixed Medical Commission
How were American soldiers treated when captured?
US POWs in Europe were treated with respect and accorded the treatment under the Geneva Convention(s). In the beginning of WW2, US POWs in the Pacific were treated as soldiers that had broken the code of honorable fighting men, and had chosen surrender over fighting to the death. Coupled with the humidity and starving conditions of vast travelling areas of obtaining resupply of food, medical supplies, equipment, etc. living conditions/treatment of US/Allied POWs was extremely harsh; especially when compared to conditions experienced by ETO (European Theater of Operations) POWs.
Pows are entitled to food clothing and shelter but not medical care?
B. False
Were Japanese POWs captured by Americans transported to camps in the US?
Yes and they were raped by the bed intruder you can run and tell that, homeboy
How were POWs grouped?
Officers were seperated from enlisted personnel Army, Navy and Air Force had seperate camps as did the US/UK and Russians
Who were the people that the German army captured and put in special prisons?
In World War 2 the varies armies took prisoners of war (POWs) when fighting their enemies and put them in POW camps. POWs in Germany in World War 2 included men from the Allied armed forces.
