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Psychological Consequences of Disease
Mr. Atkinson translates his hospital experiences into the theory that married men who had left young families behind were the least likely to survive disease.
Diphtheria Hospital
Mr. Atkinson describes being 'volunteered' by his officer to work in North Point Camp's diphtheria ward. He talks about one of the patients in his care who dies while sitting on his bedpan, and how he feels in some way responsible.
Ration Issues
Mr. Atkinson describes North Point's meager rations, made worse for the lower ranks because their own officers were skimming the better food for themselves. He describes how the regiment's doctors interceded to obtain better provisions for the rank and file soldiers.
Restoring Discipline at North Point Camp
Mr. Atkinson describes his officers ordering the POW’s to become disciplined again, and to wash and shave as best they could, given the camp's modest plumbing.
March to North Point Camp
Mr. Atkinson describes being tethered together with wire during their march to North Point Camp. One soldier, badly enough wounded that he can't keep up, is cut out of the line and bayoneted.
The Final Battle, Part 3
Mr. Atkinson describes being attacked at a defensive position on the Stanley Reservoir. Because of his unit's mounting casualties, his officer decides to surrender. He is shot to death despite showing the white flag of surrender.
The Final Battle, Part 2
Mr. Atkinson recalls the sight of thousands of Japanese waiting to advance, while at the same time engaging in a grenade fight with an advancing enemy. He describes the loss of a Bren gunner and his No. 2, and having to abandon a badly wounded officer during their retreat from a hopeless position.
The Final Battle, Part 1
Mr. Atkinson describes his unit's movements around Wong Nai Chong reservoir as the battle begins. A scout identifies camouflaged enemies advancing towards them, and the officer gives the open fire order. Mr. Atkinson admits to ”wetting his pants” when faced with having to fire at another human being.
Poorly Armed for War
Mr. Atkinson discusses the start of the battle for Hong Kong, and then describes the weapons the Canadians had.
Rations in Japan
Mr. McAuley talks about the food they had at the prison camp.
Escape Rules
Mr. McAuley discusses the Japanese-imposed consequences of escaping.
Death At Prison Camp
Mr. McAuley recalls the frequency of death and how the bodies were dealt with.
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