Prisoners of war

img Political cartoon and a propaganda letter from Tatsushi Nakayama, prisoner of war (ddr-densho-381-117)

Caption: Contrary to Japanese propaganda I was really surprised at the unexpected kind treatment I received. Especially a thorough going treatment for the wounded gave me the impression that his could be done only in your country that is proud of a highly advanced materialistic civilization. The kindness by the crew expecially the surgeon and medics …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-117/

doc Relocation problems and policies (ddr-densho-381-24)

An address delivered by War Relocation Authority Director, Dillon S. Myer, to the Tuesday Evening Club. Myer discusses a variety of topics, including the creation of the War Relocation Authority, managing the camps, and plans for relocation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-24/

img Reproductions of two propaganda letters (ddr-densho-381-112)

Caption: Right- The reproduced letter on the back of this sheet was written by a Japanese Navy Ensign on an American battleship in thanks for the warm treatment awarded him and his subordinates. Left-Sickness infallibly accompanies war. Bombs destroy the water supply & wire communications leading to a shortage of food and therefore you will grow …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-112/

av Interview with Jacob Herzog, part 2 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1540)

Herzog discusses interrogating Japanese prisoners with Nisei soldiers, documents captured from opposing soldiers, and the Pacific theater more generally. Video starts at 1:14. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 43, II NY #24, 6-85, Herzog. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1541/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1540/

av Interview with Nobuo Yamashita, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1779)

Yamashita discusses helping prisoners of war avoid execution, the execution of General Yamashita, how he dealt with the more difficult parts of service, the difference between the Japanese soldiers he fought in New Guinea and the Philippines, why he didn't want to serve in Japan during the occupation, staying in contact with his family in Manzanar …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1779/

img Jungle interrogation at table (ddr-densho-1007-502)

Negative. Labeled "pacific team interrogation - table & pow." Duplicate of ddr-densho-1007-439.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-502/

av Interview with Harry and Ken Akune, part 5 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1593)

This tape exclusively features Ken Akune, who discusses a confrontation he had with a racist sergeant, the propaganda he helped create in China/Burma/India, and the relationship between US soldiers and Japanese prisoners of war. Video starts at 0:29. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 79, II LA #20, 7-24-85, Ken …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1593/

img Jungle interrogation at table (ddr-densho-1007-439)

Negative. Duplicate of ddr-densho-1007-502.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-439/

av Interview with Yukio Kawamoto, part 7 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1551)

Kawamoto discusses the evacuation order, his parents' time in camp, interrogating Japanese soldiers, and an encounter with an American soldier who mistook him for a Japanese national. Video starts at 0:54. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 51, II NY #35, 6-85, Kawamoto. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1552/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1551/

av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1788)

Burden discusses the diaries collected from Japanese soldiers, translating the souvenirs American soldiers collected, Nisei soldiers attempting to get Japanese citizens and soldiers to surrender, and speaking to Japanese prisoners of war. Kihara discusses the efforts of Nisei on Saipan/Iwo Jima/Okinawa to rescue Japanese citizens and soldiers. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1788/

img Interrogation of Japanese officer (ddr-densho-1007-441)

Negative. Man on the right is Jiro Arakaki. Includes notes on time, location, relevant officers and context.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-441/

av Interview with Manny Goldberg, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1564)

Goldberg discusses his service in Saipan and Iwo Jima, particularly extracting Japanese soldiers from caves. Video starts at 0:52. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II NY, #48, 6-85, Goldberg. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1565/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1564/

av Interview with Manny Goldberg, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1565)

Goldberg discusses the United States' engagement on Iwo Jima, army distrust of Nisei personnel, trying to capture Tadamichi Kuribayashi, and working with prisoners of war on Iwo Jima. Video starts at 0:52. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 62, II NY #49, 6-85, Goldberg. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1566/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1565/

av Interview with Don Oka, Steve Yagi, and Shigeo Ito, part 2 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1618)

Oka on the left, Yagi in the center, and Ito on the right. Oka tells the story of an encounter with General John DeWitt. The three then discuss their service in the Pacific theater. and working with Japanese prisoners of war. Video starts at 0:22. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1618/

av Interview with Jacob Herzog, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1542)

Herzog discusses post-war occupation of Okinawa and interrogating Japanese prisoners. Video starts at 0:58. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 44, II NY #26, 6-85, Herzog. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1543/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1542/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1635)

Fukuhara discusses the danger of being mistaken for a Japanese soldier and his experiences interrogating Japanese prisoners of war. Video starts at 0:49. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 120, II SJ #26, 8-17-85, Fukuhara, Harry's house, 8/17/18, reel #26. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1636/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1635/

av Interview with Manny Goldberg, part 6 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1567)

Goldberg discusses a souvenir sword from Iwo Jima, not getting a Silver Star, his relationship with the Nisei soldiers he served with, a particular PoW extraction on Iwo Jima, and a letter written by a PoW named Yutaka "Shorty" Hashimoto. Interview starts at 1:58. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1567/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 3 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1699)

Fukuhara discusses how he approached interviewing prisoners of war, his relationship with Caucasian soldiers in the military, and the risk of being captured by the Japanese military. Video starts at 0:25. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 214, II JA #38, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1700/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1699/

av Interview with Henry (Hank) Gosho, part 2 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1769)

Gosho discusses being recruited for Merrill's Marauders, serving in Burma, his first battle against Japanese troops, capturing a Japanese field hospital, and the difficulty of convincing Japanese soldiers to surrender. Interview starts at 1:13. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions. Original title: 22, Hank Gosho interview, 4-7-83

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1769/

av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1789)

Burden discusses an operation attempting to get Japanese soldiers in a cave to surrender, translating captured documents, how his superiors reacted to translated information, serving in Fiji, the attitudes of Nisei whose parents were interned, his time serving with a soldier named Miyazaki, and some close calls he and his soldiers had. Loni Ding can be …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1789/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 2 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1681)

Nakamura discusses his deployment to Asia, his service in Chongqing, interrogating Japanese prisoners of war, and translating captured documents. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 197, II JA #15, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1682/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1681/

av Interview with Jacob Herzog, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1541)

Herzog discusses WWII military intelligence, particularly in the Pacific (Saipan, Okinawa, the Gilbert Islands). Talks about the difficulty of getting Japanese soldiers to surrender. Video starts at 1:00. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II NY #25, Jacob Herzog. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1542/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1541/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 2 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1698)

Fukuhara discusses his service in the Pacific, being mistaken for a Japanese soldier, interviewing a gravely wounded prisoner of war, and POWs he interviewed just before their death. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 213, II JA #37, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1699/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1698/

av Interview with Harry and Ken Akune, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1592)

This tape exclusively features Ken Akune, who discusses the risk of capture by Japanese forces, his impressions of Merrill's Marauders and the 442nd, his connections to the Office of War Information, and the relationship between Japanese prisoners of war and the men he served with. Video starts at 0:30. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1592/

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