The term POW Camp of WWII is a reference to Stalag, which is a German acronym for Stammlager, meaning 'main camp'. During WWII, Stalag camps were used by the Germans to house prisoners of war. These camps were located throughout Germany and its occupied territories, and were often overcrowded and lacked adequate food and medical supplies. The conditions in these camps were often harsh, and many prisoners died due to malnutrition, disease, and exhaustion.