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DDT and Fleas
Mr. Gyselman describes receiving DDT powder in the American supply drop, and putting it to good use against the camp's sand flea epidemic.
Finally Free
Mr. Gyselman discusses events immediately following the Japanese surrender. His initial reaction is to head for the mine with the intention of knifing his Japanese guards, who are nowhere to be found. Later he and a friend head to town, hijack a truck and go to a Japanese restaurant.
Rescued by the Americans
Mr. Devouge describes the American food drop in his camp, and resisting the urge to overeat. He also talks about being able to finally delouse his living quarters, seeing a concert at a local school and finally departing the camp by train.
Radio in a Wooden Leg
Mr. Devouge describes a unique hiding place for a radio.
Self Defense at the Foundry
Mr. Devouge describes his work environment at the foundry. He then describes being assaulted with a shovel by a Japanese worker.
Surviving to tell his Story
Mr. Carter-Edwards explains the difficulty he faced trying to tell his story about his time in the concentration camp.
Witnessing Both Sides of War
Mr. Carter-Edwards recounts experiencing both sides of the war - fighting the enemy and later being held as their prisoner in a concentration camp.
Roll Call Twice a Day
While guards counted slaves, Mr. Carter-Edwards describes the helplessness he felt and emotional impact experienced while stepping over the bodies of sick and dying prisoners unable to assist them.
Closer to Freedom
Mr. Carter-Edwards credits a doctor who treated him at camp and a young Dutch record keeper who kept his name off a list for quarry duty with ultimately saving his life.
Being Sick in Camp
While in the infirmary, Mr. Carter-Edwards witnesses the sick and dying prisoners all around him; the most horrific environment ever witnessed.
Bombing over Buchenwald
While Americans drop bombs over the camp, Mr. Carter-Edwards stands among the devastation, watching as leaflets are dropped over the camp, reluctant to catch one in fear for his life.
Final thoughts
Mr. Agerbak reflects on the feeling he has still about the Japanese.
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