Prisoners of war in American conflicts

"Prisoners of War in American Conflicts introduces the reader to the subject of prisoners of war with a review of the treatment of captives in ancient and early modern history. Documenting prisoners of war from the American Revolution through the war against terrorism, the author discusses how prisoners were captured; the housing, food, medical care, and sanitary conditions under which they were held; the tortures and other cruelties inflicted upon them; the escape attempts - both successful and failed - that some captives made; and the terms and conditions under which they were released." "Those interested in the human side of war will find this an interesting and informative read as it discusses details of wars only to the extent necessary to cover prisoners of war."--Jacket.