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1 Bataan Death March April 9, 1942 Philippines

2 Forced march of 90,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Japanese
After the Battle of Bataan American and Filipino soldiers surrendered to General Honma

3 Japan invaded the Philippines to keep control over the Southwestern Pacific
Americans joined the Philippines Allies given time to prepare for other conflicts

4 Both sides low on supplies
Surrendered to Japan in hopes of getting relief Japanese hadn’t anticipated so many men or such an early surrender

5 Belongings taken 55 miles on foot to San Fernando By rail to Capas 8 miles to Camp O’Donnell Lasted nearly a week

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10 Taken to Camp O’Donnell
Filipinos released Americans sent to camps in Japan, Korea, and Manchuria

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