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In World War 1, in Germany and Turkey.
In World War 2, Italy, Germany and by the Japanese in East and South-East Asia - mainly in Singapore, Hainan and Japan, and for some period Korea, Burma and Thailand.
For the Korean War, in North Korea.
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What happened if men were captured by the enemy in world war 2?
They were held as prisoners of war. What that entailed depended upon the "enemy" who caught them. In Britain we often made prisoners of war work, but on the whole we treated them fairly well. In Japan many prisoners were treated extremely badly and were frequently tortured.
How many confederate prisoners of war were there during the civil war?
Thousands. One place built by the confederacy held 10thousand prisoners at once. Multiple union forts each held on average about 100 prisoners. Same for the confederates. If I was to pick a square number, it would be around 150,000. Hope this helps!!
The Battle of El Alamein prisoners of war?
In the first Battle in July Allied forces took almost 8,000 German and Italian prisoners. Battle was fierce and in one attack, 26 Australian Brigade had almost 50% casualties.
Were people tortured during World War 1?
Some people were indeed tortured during World War 1. These people were typically prisoners of war that were held captive for ransom and incentives.
What measures were taken when the allies dealt with war crimes that violated provisions of the Geneva Convention?
The Allies held trials against Japanese citizens who brutally mistreated prisoners at war.
Were prisoners of war held in auschvitz?
yes
What has the author Leigh Sales written?
Leigh Sales has written: 'Detainee 002' -- subject(s): Afghan War, 2001-, Australian Prisoners and prisons, Australians, Biography, Detention of persons, Legal status, laws, Military courts, Political prisoners, Prisoners and prisons, Australian, Prisoners of war, Torture, War on Terrorism, 2001-
Were Japanese prisoners of the World War 2 mistreated in Australia?
They were treated in accordance with the Geneva Convention. Australian prisoners of the Japanese were not.
What has the author Ted Coates written?
Ted Coates has written: 'Lone evader' -- subject(s): Australian Personal narratives, Biography, Escapes, German Prisoners and prisons, Personal narratives, Australian, Prisoners and prisons, German, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Douglas McLaggan written?
Douglas McLaggan has written: 'The will to survive' -- subject(s): Australian Personal narratives, Biography, Burma-Siam Railroad, History, Japanese Prisoners and prisons, Personal narratives, Australian, Prisoners and prisons, Japanese, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
How many Australians soldiers died in the war?
Australian casualties were 339 killed, 1216 wounded and 29 prisoners of war.
What POW camps where there in Galveston during World War 2 how many POWs what nationality?
There was one prisoner of war camp in Galveston, Texas during World War II. It was the Wallace camp and it held German prisoners of war. It held an average of 3,000 to 4,000 prisoners.
How many years did the Prisoners of war held in Japan?
i think about 8 or 10 years
Who is the Australian doctor who helped prisoners of the Japanese sin World War 2?
Edward Weary Dunlop.
What has the author Charles Robinson written?
Charles Robinson has written: 'Journey to captivity' -- subject(s): Australian Personal narratives, German Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
In which film were Prisoners of war beheaded by Japanese guard that they had befriended. I seem to recall that maybe the prisoners were Australian. Anyone got an answer please.?
It was called "The Highest Honor" (1982)
What is someone held captive during a war called?
A soldier who is held captive by the enemy is called a prisoner of war. Sometimes both sides make an agreement to release their prisoners.
