About The Bataan Death March: American Defeat In The Pacific | America The War Years 1942
After 3 months of battle, America surrendered Bataan to the Japanese. What followed was the forcible transfer of 60,000-80,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war. The horrific treatment of the prisoners led to the transfer being dubbed the Bataan Death March. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on
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