What is the CW-POW list? This is a place where we discuss an aspect of the war that is often swept at least somewhat under the rug...that of the POW experience of the CW era. This discussion is open for discussion of both Union and Confederate POWs, the camps they were interred in, the administration of the camps and some of the politics behind the decisions that involved these institutions. This is not a forum for the discussion of the right or wrong of the issues behind the war. We are focused here only on the POW experience. That said, what do I mean, POW experience? This includes stories about the camps the people were kept in. This includes experiences of returning POWs. This includes queries about people we know or suspect were POWs during the war. It also includes sharing information about the men who ran the camps, the soldiers who guarded the camps, information about exchanges of POWs, and related. If you see a site or have a bit of information about these camps, feel free to share. If you can recommend a book, a magazine article, a tv program, please do. Above all, while we share research, queries, information and exchange knowledge, it is important to remember we have very few rules on this list, but I do enforce them. 1). Be nice to each other. It is important that you realize there are real people reading your messages, and if the discussion gets too heated, sometimes things are said that are interpreted as hurtful or personal attacks. 2) As listowner, I claim the right to pass judgment on what is or is not acceptable to the list. 3) Virus alerts or chain letters of any type are not acceptable to post. That's it. Hope you enjoy the list, and that your research is fruitful. Sue morgana@ghg.net