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political science
war, peace and terrorism
war and society
planning, strategy, and command and control
Preferred term
prisoners of war
Definition
- Prisoners of war (POWs) have been a part of virtually every military conflict in world history. The definition of a POW and the treatment given to individuals captured by the enemy have changed continuously for centuries. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Prisoners of War]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/prisoners_of_war
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