Japanese POW breaks silence about brutal ordeal in Siberia
Dec 12, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
The end of World War Two only marked the beginning of another long nightmare for about 600,000 Japanese soldiers and civilians, detained by the Soviet Union and forced to work under brutal conditions in Siberia. One survivor who remained silent for decades is using his later years to ensure this dark chapter of history is never forgotten.