inhabitants of Attu and informed us that the Japanese had come to rescue them from the tyranny and exploitation of the Americans! We had nothing to fear. The Japanese had only our best interests at heart. We would be allowed to pursue our normal way of life, but we must not try to hinder the Japanese and must strictly obey all orders. The Natives must not try to help the Americans. If they did not obey, they would be severely punished. We were introduced to the commander, a squat, typical Jap, and we were instructed as to the niceties and joys of the “salute” to him. He made a speech, too,
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