Kriegsgefangenenlager (POWs)

Kriegsgefangenenlager, or prisoner-of-war camps, are facilities where armed forces detain soldiers captured during conflicts. Established under international agreements like the Geneva Conventions, these camps aim to provide humane treatment, ensuring basic needs such as food, shelter, and medical care. The conditions and regulations vary depending on the conflict and policies, but the primary goal is to prevent mistreatment and uphold legal standards. These camps serve to manage enemy personnel during wartime and facilitate their eventual repatriation after the conflict ends.