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The War is Over

Mr. Lowe describes being told the war is over and the events which followed before finally leaving Sendai camp.

Sendai Camp

Mr. Lowe describes the conditions at the Sendai camp in northern Japan as well as his duties in the mine.

Deadly Revenge

Mr. Lowe describes his responsibilities in the Yokohama shipyard foundry, routine sabotage, and deadly revenge against a cruel guard.

POW Living Conditions

Mr. Lowe describes Sham Shui Po and compares it with his experiences at North Point, particularly burial detail and the Kai Tak labour gangs.

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.

I Kept Asking Where my Mother Was

Mr. Jessop touchingly describes returning home to his family and sadly reflects on those who didn’t make it home.

It ( Nagasaki ) Was Flattened

Mr. Jessop describes seeing the massive cloud over Nagasaki after the A-bomb attack, and witnessing first hand the city’s devastation.

When we Came Back, the Guards Were all Gone

Mr. Jessop describes events in Omine camp that indicated the war was ending.

Many Die From Pneumonia

Mr. Jessop describes lack of medication and how, coincidentally, the same dose of medicine saves both him and his brother from pneumonia.

I was Going to Kill him ‘cuz I was Scared to Death

Mr. Jessop describes being disciplined in the mine for acts of sabotage he had instigated. He describes his fear during a close call at the rock face.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19