Vietnam War POWs

During the Vietnam War, prisoners of war (POWs) were soldiers captured by opposing forces, mainly North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters capturing South Vietnamese and allied troops. POWs often faced harsh conditions, interrogation, and imprisonment. The treatment of POWs was a significant concern, with international laws like the Geneva Conventions aiming to ensure humane treatment. Some POWs were held for years, with efforts by governments and organizations to recover and repatriate them. The ordeal of POWs highlighted the brutal nature of the conflict and remains a sensitive and complex aspect of the war’s history.