Oral History Interview with Manual Sablan, July 8, 1997
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Manual Sablan. Sablan was born in Saipan and became a messenger for the Japanese police when he was a teenager. Japanese troops had occupied his family home by that time. To remain safe during bombardments, Sablan lived in a manmade cave behind the police station. He recalls seeing six American prisoners of war in the jail. When the bombing became very heavy, Sablan went to look for his mother, but fires blocked his way. Wit…
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Date:
July 8, 1997
Duration:
1 hour 50 minutes 28 seconds
Creator:
Sablan, Manual
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation