The Influence and Limitation of the 1929 Geneva Convention Relative to Prisoners of War

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The Influence and Limitation of the 1929 Geneva Convention Relative to Prisoners of War

Gufan Wang 1*
  • 1 Suzhou Foreign Language School    
  • *corresponding author alengrant@sina.com
Published on 26 October 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/17/20231268
LNEP Vol.17
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
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ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-059-2
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Abstract

This paper aims to find the influence and limitations of the 1929 Geneva Convention relative to prisoners of war. To achieve that, an analysis of primary and secondary resources about treating POWs before and after the convention is made. Through the study, the 1929 Geneva Convention had a limited but real impact on treating prisoners of war. Concluded the way failed to solve many problems of treating POWs like the camp facilities, but the Red Cross provided help to many POW camps to improve prisoners’ living. The research on this topic can tell us the importance of the convention in history.

Keywords:

geneva convention, prisoners of war, World War I, World War II, prisoners of war

Wang,G. (2023). The Influence and Limitation of the 1929 Geneva Convention Relative to Prisoners of War. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,17,319-325.
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Wang,G. (2023). The Influence and Limitation of the 1929 Geneva Convention Relative to Prisoners of War. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,17,319-325.

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References

[1]. “1929 Geneva Convention Relative To Prisoners Of War” In Documents on Prisoners of War. Levie John. Document NO.49 1927 July 1929.

[2]. ‘A Life of Torture and Hell’: Australian Prisoners of War on the Western Front and the German Reprisals of 1917’, Sabretache, Vol. 58, No. 2. Pegram Aaron. pp. 4-12, 20 December 2017.

[3]. US Disposal of German Prisoners-of-War in World War 2—Comment on “New Thinking about Prisoners of War” In Journal of Anhui Normal University Vol. 43 NO.3. Wang Ya-hong, Jia Kai. 1001-2435(2015)03-0316-06. Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China. May 2015.

[4]. Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian’s Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive. Hillenbrand Laura. 038574525. Ember; Reprint edition. April 25 2017.

[5]. Wounded And A Prisoner Of War. Malcolm Vivian Hay. B0054K08T4. January 1, 1916.

[6]. Experiences of a Prisoner of a War: World War 2 in Germany, in Reprinted Articles. Stephenson Eric. Volume18 NO.2 Doi NO11.2021-21333272. JMVH, November 15, 2022. https://jmvh.org/article/experiences-of-a-prisoner-of-a-war-world-war-2-in-germany/. (Access at May 1, 2023).

[7]. Report on Omari camp, in Report of Recovery Team 56. 2nd Lt. Robert H. Dolder. HQ. AMER. DIV. ARTY. APO 716. 25 September 1945.

[8]. Report on Ofuna POW camp, in Report of Recovery Team 56. 2nd Lt. Robert H. Dolder. HQ. AMER. DIV. ARTY. APO 716. 23 September 1945.

[9]. Report on Kawasaki camp#1 Bunsho, in Report of Recovery Team 56. 2nd Lt. Robert H. Dolder. HQ. AMER. DIV. ARTY. APO 716. 22 September 1945.

[10]. Report on Kawasaki camp#2 Bunsho, in Report of Recovery Team 56. 2nd Lt. Robert H. Dolder. HQ. AMER. DIV. ARTY. APO 716. 22 September 1945.

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