Kôgun shôhei shokun: furyo no atsukai [Treatment of Japanese prisoners] Accession Number: RC04855

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A propaganda leaflet produced by the Far Eastern Liaison Office (FELO) during the Second World War. This leaflet is written in Japanese and was distributed to Melanesia and the Netherlands East Indies. An English translation of the text is attached. The message on the leaflet reassures that Japanese POWs are treated well by the Australians. It is argued that dying in vain would be an act of disloyalty to the Emperor. The message also encourages Japanese soldiers to surrender and to live for the future of Japan.

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Accession Number
RC04855
Classification
Published Collection
Object Type
Leaflet
Measurement
Overall: 16.5 cm x 16.5 cm
Date Made
22 September 1942
Collection number
J6
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Item
Item Count
1
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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