Historical Events tagged with "prisonerofwar"
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Crime & Law
Execution of Major Henry Wirz for War Crimes
November 10th, 1865 159 years ago
Major Henry Wirz, the superintendent of the notorious Andersonville prison camp, was hanged for war crimes. The prison became infamous for its horrendous conditions, resulting in a high death toll among Union prisoners. Wirz's trial highlighted the harsh realities of captivity during the American Civil War. He was one of only three soldiers executed for such crimes, making his execution a significant moment in the war's legacy.
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