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Japanese Prisoners of War
Mr. McVicar talks about the differences between the Americans, Canadians and Australians, he also talks about seeing Japanese prisoners of war, and how they were treated by their American captors.
Atomic Bomb
Mr. McVicar talks about being near the take off of the Enola Gay on her flight to drop the first atomic bomb, and the difficulty in decoding Japanese Morse code.
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
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
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
Home at last...alive!
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.
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.
Little Food Results in Rapid, Large Weight Loss
Mr. Routledge remains at Canton prison for the rest of the war. During his imprisonment there, his weight dropped dramatically.
Canton Prison - Worse
In May, 1945, Mr. Routledge was transferred to Canton Prison. He describes this prison in one word.
Hell At Stanley Prison
Back at Stanley Prison, Mr. Routledge and his comrades were placed in the section with the Chinese prisoners. Their rations were meagre. After several weeks there, two new arrivals at the prison, both British officers, eventually brought improvements to their living conditions.
Charges of Espionage - Court Martial Pending
Mr. Routledge and his comrades were again transferred, this time to the Gendarmes to be held for a Japanese Court Martial, which took place December 1, 1943. The outcome was staggering.
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