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A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

  • Hundreds of Allied prisoners of war were held in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing on August 9, 1945, and their stories are largely unrecognized.
  • Family and researchers have gathered testimonies to highlight the experiences of these victims.
  • Andre Schram, representing Dutch families, noted that almost 1,500 POWs were held at a specific camp.
  • More than 70 POWs died from malnutrition, overwork, and illness before the bombing, as recalled by former Dutch captive Rene Schafer.
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A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

Hundreds of Allied prisoners of war were held in Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago.

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