The Awful Treatment of POWs | National Prisoner of War Museum

One of the most powerful galleries at the National Prisoner of War Museum explores the suffering of POWs. Captive soldiers often endure long periods of privation, without having their basic needs met. These needs include nutritious meals, proper shelter and clothing, and interaction with fellow human beings. While some enemy forces abide by the rules of the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners of war, life in prison can be torturous, inhumane, and isolating.