17-3-29 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

I believe that I am correct in stating that during WW2 Germany was not a signatory of the Geneva Convention but often abided by it when fighting against the allies in the West.

A total of 53 countries signed and ratified the convention, among them Germany and the United States. Most notably, the Soviet Union did not sign the Convention. Japan did sign, but did not ratify it. During World War II, there were several major violations of the Geneva Convention.

Treaties, States parties, and Commentaries - States Parties - Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War. Geneva, 27 July 1929.