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Atrocities of the Sasebo 5th SNLF
3:40:14 - 3:52:22 (12:08)
The captured diaries of Toshio Sato and Shunji Shin reveal the cruel execution of seven Australians, including a 16-year-old girl, in the hands of the Sasebo 5th SNLF troops, by orders of their officers, who tortured them to prevent surrender to the enemy. Despite not being indoctrinated with hate, such actions fueled the resolve of the Australians to fight to the end of the war.
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The Ichiki detachment surrendered during World War II but not before many of its wounded tried to kill Marines who were attempting to take prisoners.
3:40:14 - 3:42:01 (01:47)
Summary
The Ichiki detachment surrendered during World War II but not before many of its wounded tried to kill Marines who were attempting to take prisoners.
ChapterAtrocities of the Sasebo 5th SNLF
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Kokoda Track in New Guinea was the site of numerous atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during World War II, including the massacre of Australian prisoners of war.
3:42:01 - 3:44:11 (02:10)
Summary
The Kokoda Track in New Guinea was the site of numerous atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during World War II, including the massacre of Australian prisoners of war. These tragedies are explored in a recent episode of the “Warriors In Their Own Words” podcast.
ChapterAtrocities of the Sasebo 5th SNLF
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Japanese naval troops beheaded seven Australian men and women including a 16-year-old girl according to captured diaries quoted in various sources.
3:44:11 - 3:52:22 (08:11)
Summary
Japanese naval troops beheaded seven Australian men and women including a 16-year-old girl according to captured diaries quoted in various sources. The inhumane treatment and torture of Australian troops was done by order of Japanese officers to prevent their soldiers from surrendering during the war.