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Many POWs captured by the Australians were handed over to the Army they were part of. For example many prisoners captured in North Africa would end up in British run POW camps. Additionally there were POW camps all over Australia. In 1944 there were 2,223 Japanese, 14,720 Italian prisoners and 1,585 Germans. The most famous POW camp in Australia is at Cowra in New South Wales where 400 Japanese prisoners broke out through the wire and escaped into the countryside. 4 Australians were killed during the breakout and 234 Japanese.
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Are Australians prisoners of a materialistic society?
yes
How many Australians were taken prisoner in World War 1?
3647 were taken as prisoners of war.
How many Australians soldiers died in the war?
Australian casualties were 339 killed, 1216 wounded and 29 prisoners of war.
What has the author Leigh Sales written?
Leigh Sales has written: 'Detainee 002' -- subject(s): Afghan War, 2001-, Australian Prisoners and prisons, Australians, Biography, Detention of persons, Legal status, laws, Military courts, Political prisoners, Prisoners and prisons, Australian, Prisoners of war, Torture, War on Terrorism, 2001-
How did the Australians treat Japanese prisoners in World War 2?
The Australians treated the Japanese well in POW camps and gave them better food and water than the Japanese gave them, better shelter, medical attention, clothing and cigarettes.
How many Australians does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Just one. Australians are very bright.
Did da gama take 150 prisoners on his trip?
he took prisoners
Can prisoners choose not to take their medicine if they won't and do they get health care?
Prisoners cannot refuse their medicine. If it is court ordered they have to take it.
Did any Australian prisoners of war escape from Japanese camps?
outof the 2434 prisoners captured and killed in the three death marches, 1787 were Australian. The remaining 641 were British. Only the six Australians who escaped from the Sandakan Death March survived
Did the Japanese take any prisoners?
Yes
When did Alcatraz start to take in prisoners?
in 1955
What were some of the Experiences of Australians as a result of being in World War 2?
- as troops in north Africa and Europe. - as airmen and seamen. - as soldiers fighting the Japanese. - as Japanese prisoners-of-war.
