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No Protection

No Protection

Mr. Lowe describes how poorly armed they were and breaking into British stores to get more weapons.

Stark Raving Mad

Stark Raving Mad

Mr. Lowe offers some insights into the effect of battle on group and individual soldiers, and in particular warning off one of his own officers with his machine gun.

I Wake up Just Screaming!

I Wake up Just Screaming!

Mr. Lowe describes barbaric treatment by Japanese guards, including the rape and slaughter of a group of nurses, and the torture and death of a prisoner who was guilty of theft.

POW Living Conditions

POW Living Conditions

Mr. Lowe describes Sham Shui Po and compares it with his experiences at North Point, particularly burial detail and the Kai Tak labour gangs.

Deadly Revenge

Deadly Revenge

Mr. Lowe describes his responsibilities in the Yokohama shipyard foundry, routine sabotage, and deadly revenge against a cruel guard.

Sendai Camp

Sendai Camp

Mr. Lowe describes the conditions at the Sendai camp in northern Japan as well as his duties in the mine.

The War is Over

The War is Over

Mr. Lowe describes being told the war is over and the events which followed before finally leaving Sendai camp.

Reception From the American Brass

Reception From the American Brass

Mr. Lowe describes commandeering a train to Tokyo and a very warm reception from the American Brass upon their arrival.

Quite a Reunion

Quite a Reunion

Mr. Lowe describes his return home to Manitoba.

Impacts of War

Impacts of War

Mr. Lowe describes some of the physical and emotional impacts of his Hong Kong service.

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