A young girls memory of Concentration Camps in Java

Discussion in 'War Against Japan' started by spidge, Dec 27, 2006.

  1. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

  2. Kiwiwriter

    Kiwiwriter Very Senior Member

    That really happened...the Indonesians, under Sukarno, revolted against the Dutch returning to the East Indies. The British and Dutch did not have enough troops to maintain order, so they kept the Japanese forces under arms and used them against the rebels.

    Ironically, some of the rebels had started off supporting the Japanese against the Dutch in the first place. Now they fought with their former patrons. Weird.

    Thanks for sharing that story. What an experience! Wow!
     
  3. Marina

    Marina Senior Member

    Fantastic story.
    Marina
     
  4. Tijger

    Tijger Junior Member

    Interesting story. Actually the first Dutch troops arriving in Semerang from was surprised to see they were greated by Japanese drivers and even a Japanese Battalion. Colonel D. R. A. van Langen did not like this. So as soon as posible he made an end to it.

    Tom
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