Sandakan Death March Quiz

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Sandakan Death March Quiz

Test your knowledge about the harrowing Sandakan Death March, a significant chapter in World War II history. This quiz covers key facts and figures regarding the experiences of POWs during this tragic event.

Participate to learn more about:

  • The distance marched by the servicemen
  • The number of captured Australian and British POWs
  • The purpose of their forced labor
  • The survivors of this grim journey
6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by WalkingHistory726
Name:
How far did the servicemen have to walk to reach Ranau?
260KM
620KM
206KM
158KM
How many Australian and British POW’s were captured?
146 AS/3971 UK
641 AS/1793 UK
3971 AS/146 UK
1793 AS/641 UK
What was POW's task/purpose?
Build POW camps
Clear jungle
Build military airfield
Source food
How many marches were there?
1
4
3
2
How many survivors were there from the original 2400 at Sandakan?
10
5
9
6
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