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A corporal in charge of an entire prison camp?

posted 9 years ago by jgroub
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That seems weird. There would have to be dozens of guards at that camp - a platoon at least, if not part of a company. An officer would be in command.

Even if it is true that Watanabe was a corporal in charge of an entire camp, why would the Japanese do that? That is very strange.

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[–] robinparker311 9 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure he was 'in charge'. He was certainly in a position of authority but that could have been because of his money and family maybe? Just an idea :-)

[–] pfarnell 9 years ago

yeah, I think he gets his own camp when he is bumped to Sergeant..

[–] bowlingali06 8 years ago

In the book there are several other guards at the prisons. He is not technically in charge but the officers allow him to continue to take charge because he keeps the prisoners in line.