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"Here is the story of one of the camps in the Philippines during World War II. It is not only filled with facts, but with many stories. Fascinating and very informative, it also has the forward by Gen. Douglas MacArthur."

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Santo Tomas Internment Camp is unusual because it was published with money gathered from internees in the camp, and delivered by subscription. It is a favored artifact of internees for its intimate portrayal of them and how they survived three years under Japanese rule. Santo Tomas Internment Camp is usually only available from camp internees and their families.

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