As If Time Stood Still
When Freeman found the path for the first time, he said, “On our inaugural trek, we were hoping to find the remnants of a make-shift Japanese hospital and, potentially, relics of guns and ammunition. I never anticipated that we would find war dead.” He also added, “It was as if time has stood still. We found ammunition running out in a line from the rifle that was dropped as the Japanese advanced to the rear.”
As If Time Stood Still
Excitement Was Growing
Freeman compared the scene to as if he was in a movie set. He exclaimed, “I was excited that I’d been taken to such an important historical site but emotionally disturbed by seeing the remains of so many dead soldiers, from both sides.” Aside from the site of the battle, Freeman also saw some of the remains of the Japanese soldiers who died on that day. One of these men still had his helmet on and he had been propped up on a tree where he died about 70 years ago. His boots were even found near his remains. Aside from his clothes, he saw a large amount of ammunition used by Japanese and Australians soldiers. In the large expanse of the clearing, he had also seen other remnants of the past: bones, water bottles, and much more.
Excitement Was Growing
