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Sendai in the Mine
Mr Law remembers working in the mine and explains what the conditions were like.
Camp 3D
Mr Law tells a bit about Camp 3D in Japan.
Medical Orderly
Mr Law tells us about some of the things he did as a medical orderly at North Point prison camp.
Under capture by Japanese
Mr Law tells us about one time he hit a Japanese guard.
Outnumbered
Mr Law talks about the fight in Hong Kong and tells about Christmas Day on the island.
“Fortunes of war”
Dr. Cunningham acknowledges that as an officer he had a much easier time in captivity than did the combat soldiers.
The War is Over
Dr. Cunningham discusses hearing that the war had ended as a result of the H-bombings in Japan, and describes his elation at the time.
Staying Informed
Dr. Cunningham describes using a hidden radio and smuggled Chinese newspapers to keep informed about the war's progress.
Beriberi
Dr. Cunningham describes the pain of beriberi being similar to frost coming out of frozen toes. As the condition progressed, sufferers lost the sensation in their lower legs and feet.
Sham Shui Po Dental Clinic
Dr. Cunningham describes setting up his dental clinic at Sham Shui Po Camp with equipment brought from North Point POW camp. He indicates that dental health was good due to the lack of sugar in their diet.
The Tomato Garden
Dr. Cunningham discusses the prison camp diet in general, and then describes the prisoners' tomato garden.
Occupation and Surrender in Hong Kong
Dr. Cunningham describes the steady advance of the Japanese which eventually resulted in his field hospital retreating to Bowen Road Hospital.
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