POWs

One of the scariest things that can happen to a soldier is being captured by the enemy. Sure, the Geneva Conventions restrict what can be done to you when you’re a prisoner of war (POW), but some of our enemies don’t really abide by those rules. In this feature, we’ll give you 10 amazing stories of survival and strength behind enemy lines. Some escaped, some were rescued, but all are badass. Nick Rowe The Vietnam War was the last major war that really featured a lot of prisoner taking, and one of the most astounding stories belongs to Nick Rowe. The intelligence officer for the Special Forces fell ...