Effectiveness of the Geneva Convention Relative to American POW's (Prisoner of War)

Abstract

The effectiveness of the Geneva Convention relative to the American prisoner of war (POW) has often been questioned. This study addresses this problem by tracing the background of the POW problem. A brief history is given of the POW treatment and then this treatment is traced through the major wars in which the United States has been involved. Special emphasis is given to North Korea and North Vietnam. The conclusion drawn from this study is that the Geneva Convention is only as effective as the competing belligerents allow. No recommendations are suggested as the problem lies with the belligerents and not with the Geneva Convention.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA954795

Entities

People

  • L. F. Mclendon

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Civil War
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • Negotiations
  • New York
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges

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  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security