The Soviet Union (Russia) and Germany were the primary combatants in Europe during WWII. Quite possibly, the most POWs were taken on the Russian front. There was extreme hatred (a race war) for both sides on the Russian front; consequently, not many POWs survived from either side.
POW = prisoner of war. they were prisoners and as such didn't really have a leader. there were POWs on both sides
everything they are war heroes
A prisoner of war (POW, PoW, PW or PsW) is a combatant who is imprisoned by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict.
Because they surrendered.
They became POWs.
They weren't put on trial.
CBS Reports - 1959 POWs Pawns of War - Part I was released on: USA: 22 June 1971
world war 1
Yes, there is a medal for prisoners of war (POWs) from World War II. The United States, for example, recognizes the Prisoner of War Medal, which was established in 1985 to honor former POWs who were held captive while serving in the military. This medal acknowledges their sacrifices and suffering during captivity. Many other countries also have similar honors for their POWs from the conflict.
At POW camps in Japan.
Almost all of them.
yes