This photograph was taken with the intention of using it in propaganda leaflets , to be dropped on Japanese - held areas in the Asia - Pacific region .
Japanese POWs practice baseball near their quarters , several weeks before the Cowra breakout .
This photograph was taken with the intention of using Japanese in propaganda leaflets , to be dropped on Japanese - held areas in the Asia - Pacific region .
Japanese POWs practice baseball near their quarters , several weeks before the Cowra breakout .