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On Wed. 12 Aug 1942 The Heito Prisoners of War Camp, also known as Tai.....

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The Heito Prisoners of War Camp, also known as Taiwan Prisoners of War Camp No. 3, was opened in southern Taiwan. Within weeks it would be populated with captured American and Filipino troops.

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