🏴☠️The soldiers decide to take matters into their own hands and embark on a dangerous journey to Australia.
🛥️They buy a sailboat with limited funds to make their escape.
🇵🇭One of the soldiers, a Frenchman, decides to stay and fight for his home country.
💪The soldiers gather supplies, including coconuts and bananas, to sustain themselves during the voyage.
🌊They set sail, braving treacherous waters and uncertain future, in search of purpose and meaning in the war.
Why did the soldiers choose to escape to Australia?
—They believed they could find purpose and fighting opportunities in Australia, rather than surrendering to the enemy.
Did all the soldiers join the escape?
—No, one of the soldiers, a Frenchman, decided to stay and fight for his home country in the Philippines.
How did they finance the sailboat and supplies?
—They pooled their limited funds and received additional money from a generous officer.
What challenges did they face during their voyage?
—They had to navigate treacherous waters and endure hardships with limited resources, but their determination and camaraderie kept them going.
What was the significance of coconuts and bananas in their supplies?
—Coconuts and bananas provided essential sustenance and nutrition during the voyage.
02:09A group of Navy soldiers plans their escape to Australia.
06:47The soldiers gather supplies, including coconuts and bananas, for the journey.
10:07They meet with an officer who provides them with funds to buy a sailboat.
13:30They prepare to set sail and say their goodbyes.
16:55A Frenchman decides to stay and fight for his home country in the Philippines.
18:03The soldiers set sail and begin their dangerous journey to Australia.
