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I Wake up Just Screaming!
Mr. Lowe describes barbaric treatment by Japanese guards, including the rape and slaughter of a group of nurses, and the torture and death of a prisoner who was guilty of theft.
Stark Raving Mad
Mr. Lowe offers some insights into the effect of battle on group and individual soldiers, and in particular warning off one of his own officers with his machine gun.
No Protection
Mr. Lowe describes how poorly armed they were and breaking into British stores to get more weapons.
It Can’t be any Worse Than Here, Son.
Mr. Jessop describes being selected for the Japanese labour camps and his boat ride to Japan.
That’s What you Call Being Worked to Death
Mr. Jessop describes working at Kai Tek airport and gives an example of the effects of diphtheria on the work force.
We’re not Gonna’ eat This Crap!
Mr. Jessop describes general conditions at North Point camp and his brother’s brush with death while there.
The Governor had Surrendered the Colony
Mr. Jessop describes being unable to hold their positions and being compelled to surrender.
There Were six Hundred of Them
Mr. Jessop describes his final engagement with the Japanese.
I Remember the First Night Like it Happened Last Night
Mr. Jessop describes his first taste of combat and being mistakenly reported as dead.
You’ll be Going to an Interesting Place
Mr. Jessop describes his trip to British Columbia for embarkation.
I Think I’d Tell Them to Stay Home
Mr. Hunt discusses the futility of the Hong Kong deployment and reveals a pacifist attitude.
If I Hadn’t Fallen, I was Gone
Mr. Hunt describes his lucky escape from the Japanese in an aqueduct.
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