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The Crossing

In 1944, American submarines attacked two Japanese boats in the South China Sea, unaware that the vessels were crammed with more than 2,000 Allied PoWs. Among more than 1,000 who survived the attack were British gunner Wilf Barnett and Australian engineer Ray Wheeler. In tonight's programme, the pair recall their harrowing ordeal and their friends who died.

English
  • Originally Aired April 24, 1999
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Nigel Bellis Director