History
During World War II, many soldiers from the United States, Britain, and other countries were captured by the Axis powers. These men were called Prisoners of War, or POWs. They were held in special camps for long periods until the fighting finally stopped.
Life in the prison camps was very tough for these soldiers. They lived in small rooms, often had very little food, and were cut off from their families back home. Despite this, many of them stayed brave and found small ways to keep their spirits up while they waited for rescue.
Many prisoners spent their time planning ways to escape or trying to send messages to their commanders. Some worked in labor gangs or factories under guard. When the war ended in 1945, the liberation of these camps was a huge moment of relief and joy for the soldiers and their families.
