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It’s Finally Over!

It’s Finally Over!

The war ends with Mr. Routledge and his comrades at Canton prison. He explains how they guessed the war had ended, days before they were told.

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.

Reunion With The Family

Reunion With The Family

Home at last...alive!

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.

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.

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.

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