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What was the main reason Zamperini was targeted for harsh treatment in the POW camps?
His escape attempts
His American citizenship
His Olympic status
His military rank
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The main reason Zamperini was targeted for harsh treatment in the POW camps was his Olympic status. The Japanese captors were aware of his fame as an Olympian and saw him as a symbol of American strength and resilience. They wanted to break his spirit and use him as propaganda to demoralize the Allies.
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