WWII's Dark Secret: The Massacre of Crocodile Island

TheBrit
Published on Sep 28, 2024
Today, we unveil the real story behind the mythical Ramree Island crocodile massacre. How many soldiers actually made it through the ordeal alive? What happened to all the crocodiles on the island? And why do some refuse to believe the massacre even happened?

00:00 The Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre
01:08 Japanese troops face fatal decision leading to a frightening bloodbath
02:41 Imperial soldiers faced hunger, dehydration, and sickness, leading to attempted swim across the channel
03:13 Witnesses reported crocodile feasting lasting for days, with crocodiles reaching up to 7m in length
06:30 Conflicting reports suggest most Japanese soldiers drowned, were shot at, and scavenged by crocodiles.

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