Actually no, the Korean War showed that you can reach an average Yank PoW if you actually invest some effort into it. And just killing PoWs makes others much less likely to surrender.
True, POWs are probably expecting some real harsh treatment. If you take the opportunity to be like “hey, idk why you were fighting us, life here actually kicks ass, let me show you” you might end up with some new friends
There’s a fascinating interview with a former American PoW who was teaching in China when he was charged with espionage. He talks about his treatment and the methods they used to try and de-program the PoWs from years of pro-capitalist/imperialist propaganda. Sadly, I can’t seem to find it now, but it was originally a radio interview if I’m remembering correctly and was re-published by either revolutionary left radio or guerrilla history.
I’d love to give it another listen of anyone knows where to find it.
Actually no, the Korean War showed that you can reach an average Yank PoW if you actually invest some effort into it. And just killing PoWs makes others much less likely to surrender.
True, POWs are probably expecting some real harsh treatment. If you take the opportunity to be like “hey, idk why you were fighting us, life here actually kicks ass, let me show you” you might end up with some new friends
There’s a fascinating interview with a former American PoW who was teaching in China when he was charged with espionage. He talks about his treatment and the methods they used to try and de-program the PoWs from years of pro-capitalist/imperialist propaganda. Sadly, I can’t seem to find it now, but it was originally a radio interview if I’m remembering correctly and was re-published by either revolutionary left radio or guerrilla history.
I’d love to give it another listen of anyone knows where to find it.