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syscom3 said:They were given full military horos for buriel, because the truth of the IJA and IJN's conduct towards allied POW's was yet to be kown.
DerAdlerIstGelandet said:They still would have recieved full military honors from the Australians because that is what western civilized and decent Armies do. Anyone who has been in one, knows that.
Well I couldn't tell you about the original airbase but Townsville now is one of the biggest military bases in Australia. A large part of the Army is based there along with Darwin.Marshall_Stack said:Wildcat,
Is there anything left of Townsville or of that area that was used as a staging base for the Allies? From what I understand it was completely built during the war (facilities, airfields, etc). I was just wondering what is there now...
syscom3 said:After reports on Japanese mistreatment and atrocities reached the allies, they were never again afforded "honorable" military burials.
Unlike the ETO, the fighting in the PTO and CBI was savage because of the racial and "clash of civilizations" componants.
here, here stupid japs.Hmm good post.
I agree though, the midget subs were a waste of time and had no success.
Not a very intelligent post there buddy...663 said:here, here stupid japs.
Here's an interesting animation outlining the midget sub attacks.
Australia Attacked - Sydney Harbour click on view animation.