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Sendai in the Mine

Sendai in the Mine

Mr Law remembers working in the mine and explains what the conditions were like.

Camp 3D

Camp 3D

Mr Law tells a bit about Camp 3D in Japan.

Medical Orderly

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

Under capture by Japanese

Mr Law tells us about one time he hit a Japanese guard.

Outnumbered

Outnumbered

Mr Law talks about the fight in Hong Kong and tells about Christmas Day on the island.

“Fortunes of war”

“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

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

Staying Informed

Dr. Cunningham describes using a hidden radio and smuggled Chinese newspapers to keep informed about the war's progress.

Beriberi

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

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

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

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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