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Crocodiles Devoured 500 Japanese Soldiers On Ramree Island

On February 19, 1945, hundreds of Japanese soldiers died in a gruesome massacre on Ramree Island. Find out what happened here.

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[alabama mike]

I read the article. What a terrible way to die, being eaten by crocodiles are being bitten by snakes. Of course, the other option was be shot by Americans.

 

[rick4bama]

You do know these soldiers were going on the order from their Commanding Officer to retreat.

 

[alabama mike]

You do know these soldiers were going on the order from their Commanding Officer to retreat.

Yes, according to the article that is correct. I guess you can add getting shot by your commanding officer for failure to follow a direct order as another cause of death.