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The article discusses how U.S. marine prisoners of war (POW) survived the ordeal of Japanese prison camps during their battle at the Bataan Peninsula, Philippines from January to April 1942. The U.S. soldiers together with their Filipino allies draw gestures of courage, brotherhood and determination. This was evident by the establishment of organized clean-up, maintenance, and sanitary squads to install dry walkways, dig deeper drainage ditches, and increase the number of latrines.

A biography of Loyalist Captain John Saunders is presented. Born June 1, 1753 in Princess Anne County, Virginia, Saunders' lost both parents before he was twenty years old. With the help of a friendly neighbor who married his older sister, Saunders was able to gain an education while his family estate thrived in his absence. He later distinguished himself by publicly denouncing resistance to British Law and answered Virginia royal governor John Murray's call to arms for the British.

The article presents discussion concerning the runaway slaves who were harbored by the British general the Earl Charles Cornwallis during the U.S. Revolutionary War. Details are given highlighting Lord Cornwallis' policy concerning the sheltering of slave refugees within his camp. Comments are given citing their large number and the difficulty of organizing them. The implementation of an insignia system for their clothing is described.