Japanese Women Prisoners Were Shocked When Told to Rest and Recover, Not Work
In the frozen heart of Wisconsin, behind the wire at Camp McCoy, a small sound kept time: a whistle. This WWII documentary narration explores how U.S. POW camp procedure—medical intake, sanitation, strict schedules, and Geneva-based labor limits—created a moment that shattered expectations: Japanese women prisoners being told to rest and recover, not work. Anchored to Fort McCoy’s documented POW history and the Geneva weekly rest rule, this story shows how rules can become an ideology—and how mercy can sound like routine. Source Source
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