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Japanese Treatment Towards POW’s

Japanese Treatment Towards POW’s

Mr. MacDonell gives his thoughts on why they may have been treated so badly.

Humiliation as a POW

Humiliation as a POW

Mr. MacDonell shares his story of the inhumane treatment witnessed over his four year period as a POW.

Role as a Battlefield Leader

Role as a Battlefield Leader

Mr. MacDonell speaks about the fact that there was not a lot of time for reflection.

The Attack of Stanley Village on Xmas Day (Part 2)

The Attack of Stanley Village on Xmas Day (Part 2)

As platoon commander, Mr. MacDonell tells of the horrific order received to attack the village and how his soldiers kept up the fight and strength to defend showing no signs to surrender.

The Attack on Stanley Village on Xmas Day. (Part 1)

The Attack on Stanley Village on Xmas Day. (Part 1)

As platoon commander, Mr. MacDonell tells of the horrific order received to attack the village and how his soldiers kept up the fight to defend, showing no signs of surrender.

Immediately Engaged in Battle

Immediately Engaged in Battle

Having no reinforcements and insufficient supplies, Mr. MacDonell explains the difficult situation he and his fellow soldiers encountered.

Being a Young Sergeant

Being a Young Sergeant

Mr. MacDonell explains his role as Company Sergeant instructing soldiers older than himself, and gaining respect from his comrades.

His Thoughts About The Government of Canada That Sent Them

His Thoughts About The Government of Canada That Sent Them

Unlike his feelings about the Japanese people, Mr. Routledge expresses disappointment with the Canadian Government of the time that sent the troops to Hong Kong.

His Thoughts About The People Of Japan

His Thoughts About The People Of Japan

Most people, given the experiences of Canadian prisoners-of-war in Japan, would have predictable and understandable feelings about the Japanese people of that time - and of today. Most people - but not everyone, including Mr. Routledge.

Dealing With The Experience

Dealing With The Experience

Mr. Routledge made what some may feel were surprising decisions for his life in an effort to put the prison camp experiences behind him. He also expresses his deep feelings that Canadians need to understand what he and his comrades experienced in Hong Kong.

Reunion With The Family

Reunion With The Family

Home at last...alive!

The Return To Allied Care

The Return To Allied Care

Freedom from the nightmare of Japanese captivity comes as the prisoners-of-war are formally handed over to the British.

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