As If Time Stood Still
When Freeman found the trek for the first time, he said, “On our inaugural trek, we were hoping to find the remnants of a make-shift Japanese hospital and, potentially, relics of guns and ammunition. I never anticipated that we would find war dead.” He said, “It was as if time has stood still. We found ammunition running out in a line from the rifle that was dropped as the Japanese advanced to the rear.”
As If Time Stood Still
The Discovery Allowed Them To Really See What Happened
An Australian general named Peter Cosgrave also visited the site stated, “Our metal detectors picked up rifles, ammunition, and helmets of Australian and Japanese soldiers, all illustrating that this location was a significant Japanese defensive position.” He continued, “You can see the positions held on both sides. You can see where they treated their wounded. You can see the Australian advance and ultimately the casualties.”
The Discovery Allowed Them To Really See What Happened