
Short Stuff: Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre
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Debunking the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre Myth
This chapter examines the mythical accounts of the Ramree Island crocodile massacre during WWII, debunking claims of soldiers being eaten by crocodiles. By analyzing military records and eyewitness testimonies, it reveals that most soldiers died from illness and drowning instead, shedding light on the origins of these exaggerated stories.
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