This was a series of treaties signed (1864-1949) in Geneva, Switzerland.These treaties were suppose to define humane treatment of soldiers and civilians in wartime. The first convention, signed by 16 nations, covered the protection of sick and wounded soldiers and medical personnel and facilities. Conventions held in later years extended (1906) the first to naval warfare and covered (1929) the treatment of prisoners of war. During World War II, particularly the conduct of Germany and Japan for their brutal and inhuman treatment of people, four conventions were adopted in 1949.