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Why they call it ' an internment camp' instead of a prisoner of war camp?
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∙ 12y ago
An internment camp holds whomever the authorities want to hold. A "prisoner of war" camp is a special kind of internment camp, one that holds foreign soldiers captured in combat.
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When was Honouliuli Internment Camp created?
Honouliuli Internment Camp was created in 1943.
When did Honouliuli Internment Camp end?
Honouliuli Internment Camp ended in 1945.
The role of a commandant?
A commandant is an officer in charge of a prisoner-of-war camp, an internment camp, conentration camp or similar camp. Obviously, the commandant sets the tone for the running of the camp. For example, a lazy commandant may turn a blind eye to abuses committed by guards to prisoners .
When was the first internment camp open?
See: Japanese American internment
What is a kommandant?
Kommandant is Germany for commandant. The word is used for the officer in command of a prisoner of war camp, an internment camp or a concentration camp. The German version is often used for local colour. (Note that on many websites the word commander has crept in).
What do you call a camp for political prisoners?
Camps for political prisoners have been called a detention center, a concentration camp, prisoner of war camp, labor camp, or gulag.
What was the first Japanese internment camp closed?
Camp suckkawener of Alabama
What was the name of the last Japanese internment camp closed?
See: Japanese American internment
What was a concentration camp?
internment area for POW's
Was mandala a internment camp during world war 1?
No --- I believe you're thinking of Manzanar. Manzanar was an internment camp used for the Japanese during WWII.
When was Lom prisoner of war camp created?
Lom prisoner of war camp was created in 1940.
When did Featherston prisoner of war camp happen?
Featherston prisoner of war camp happened in 1943.
