Bataan Death March April 9, 1942 Philippines
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
Japan invaded the Philippines to keep control over the Southwestern Pacific Americans joined the Philippines Allies given time to prepare for other conflicts
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
Belongings taken 55 miles on foot to San Fernando By rail to Capas 8 miles to Camp O’Donnell Lasted nearly a week
Taken to Camp O’Donnell Filipinos released Americans sent to camps in Japan, Korea, and Manchuria