AboutTom Expertise While it is a huge topic, I am well-versed in World War II generally. There is a huge wealth of information available on the internet, HOWEVER, one has to know the trash from the gems. Many sites which are not obviously credible (govt, university, and museum sites, for ex.), provide erroneous information (intentionally or otherwise).
Experience BA in history, and been reading and studying WW2 as my 'hobby' for 30 years. Regular contributor to several online forums in military history, WW2, and related areas and topics.
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Education/Credentials BA, History (Secondary Education), with minor in Geography
US Army Engineer Officer (Officer Basic and Advanced Courses)
Question Hi Tom
I was writing to see if you had any knowledge about the women prisoners of war by the Japenese army, especially surrounding singapore. I was wondering if you could tell me any infomation you had or point me in the direction of some good websites as i have really struggled finding anything. I am really keen to know more about this subjuct and am really determined to find out more.
Thank you,
Emma
Answer Apologies that work delayed my answering.
Indeed I have read a fair amount about AMERICAN women in the Philippines, as prisoners of Japan, but much less about British (incl. Australia), French and Dutch women prisoners. I know Japan took some of these as prisoners, such as nurses from the army and many civilians (esp. on Java), but there is not a great deal written about them that I have found. There were at least some atrocities where those women were forced into sexual slavery to the Japanese army, or were murdered.
