“We Get PAID for This?” — Japanese POWs Couldn’t Believe American Prison Rules

We get paid for this?
That was the question many Japanese prisoners of war asked themselves after discovering how American prison camps actually worked during World War II.

Captured in the Pacific and transported thousands of miles from home, Japanese POWs expected forced labor, punishment, and humiliation. Instead, they encountered a structured system governed by clear rules, limited work hours, and even compensation for their labor.

This World War II documentary explores how American POW camps operated, why Japanese prisoners were paid for work, and how rules based on international law created one of the most psychologically unsettling forms of captivity. From daily routines to wages, camp regulations, and quiet control, this story reveals how endurance was tested not through brutality, but through structure and normalcy.

Why would an enemy nation pay prisoners of war?
Was this fairness, manipulation, or something far more calculated?

In this immersive WWII story, you’ll discover how American prison rules challenged everything Japanese POWs had been taught about honor, captivity, and survival.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is historical storytelling based on public sources. Some details may be simplified for clarity.

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