Air Corps Captain Describes Japanese Prisoner Mistreatment

The transcript describes the brutal actions of Japanese dive bombers against surrendered Filipino and American soldiers, leading to a health crisis with diseases like dysentery and malaria. It criticizes the Japanese system for its inhumane treatment and reflects on the survival of the soldiers, highlighting the cruelty experienced.

What did the soldiers believe about their chances of survival?

What is the significance of the statement 'Thank God we have. Now you know what animals the Japanese are.'?