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For the US in WWII, US Army General Wainwright surrendered his whole army in the Philippines in '42. For the British, they surrendered their whole army at Singapore.
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Who led the POWS in World War 2?
POW = prisoner of war. they were prisoners and as such didn't really have a leader. there were POWs on both sides
What is the significance of POWs during World War 1?
everything they are war heroes
What is POWs stand for?
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.
Happened to captured pilots in Vietnam war?
They became POWs.
How were POWs tried in the Revolutionary War?
They weren't put on trial.
Why were POWs captured in World War 2?
Because they surrendered.
What are the release dates for CBS Reports - 1959 POWs Pawns of War - Part I?
CBS Reports - 1959 POWs Pawns of War - Part I was released on: USA: 22 June 1971
How many American prisoners of war were there in World War 2?
During World War II, approximately 140,000 American soldiers were captured and became prisoners of war (POWs). The majority of these POWs were held in Europe and the Pacific, facing harsh conditions and difficult treatment. The number of American POWs varied throughout the conflict, with many being liberated as the war came to an end in 1945.
Which war had the mos POW's?
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.
Is their a medal for a prisoner of war in world war ll?
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.
Did a Russian Womens Army liberate POWs in World War 2?
world war 1
Were there Russian POWS in the Russo-Japanese War?
At POW camps in Japan.
