Question

how were pows treated during the march?
a they were forced to fight each other.
b they were murdered or died of illness.
c they were treated well if they were commanders or higher.
d they were left alone in the wilderness by the japanese army.

Explanation:

This question relates to the treatment of POWs (Prisoners of War) during a specific march, likely the Bataan Death March. Historical accounts show that POWs during this march were subjected to harsh conditions, including being murdered by captors or dying from illness due to neglect, lack of medical care, and abuse. Option A is incorrect as there's no major historical record of POWs being forced to fight each other in this context. Option C is incorrect as even commanders were not treated well (and the option's wording about "treated well if commanders or higher" is inconsistent with historical facts). Option D is incorrect as they were not left alone but forced to march under brutal conditions. So the correct option is B.

Answer:

B. They were murdered or died of illness.