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Explore the intriguing stories and historical significance of POW camps. Discover the experiences and events that took place in these camps during different conflicts throughout history.
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The Afrika Corps did not receive adequate support from Berlin and surrendered in May 1943. The Allies found themselves with 275,000 German and Italian prisoners. Feeding and housing these prisoners in Africa was a rather large logistics burden at the end of an already overloaded long supply line. It was decided to transport the prisoners back to the U. S. in Liberty Ships that would have been otherwise returning empty.

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Diane Blundell
Ok... so I'm a sucker for what I call "Kids Save the World" movies. Whether it be from invading Commies (Red Dawn, 1984) or evil terrorists (Toy Soldiers, 1991)... whether they save their fathers from a North Korean POW camp (The Rescue, 1988), or simply save themselves and their teacher from the darkness of space (Space Camp, 1986)... I am there!!! Toy Soldiers Movie 1991, Red Dawn 1984, Kim Style, 80s Humor, Pow Camp, Space Camp, Space Space, World Movies, Space Toys

Ok... so I'm a sucker for what I call "Kids Save the World" movies. Whether it be from invading Commies (Red Dawn, 1984) or evil terrorists (Toy Soldiers, 1991)... whether they save their fathers from a North Korean POW camp (The Rescue, 1988), or simply save themselves and their teacher from the darkness of space (Space Camp, 1986)... I am there!!!

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Crystal Rutledge
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During the Second World War in September 1942, at the request of the US military, an internment camp for Japanese army prisoners of war was established at Featherston, near Wellington. By 1943 the camp held about 800 Japanese, mostly captured in the South Pacific. While many accepted their situation, some refused to work, and in February 1943 they went on strike. This sparked a tragic incident where armed guards opened fire on the prisoners, killing 31 instantly; 17 died later.

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