THE FALL OF BATAAN

   




 The “Araw ng Kagitingan,” too known as the “Day of Valor,” could be an open occasion within the Philippines that marks the significance of Filipino warriors amidst World War II. The inspection is carried out on April 9th each year. This uncommon day commemorates the passing of a thousand Filipinos. And it too recalls the bravery of those who battled for the nation. 

    When the Japanese renewed their offensive on 3 April 1942 with fresh troops supported by heavy artillery, tanks, and air attack, the American survivors on the Bataan Peninsula were so weakened by disease and starvation that they were unable to offer any effective resistance. From the comfort and safety of his new headquarters in Australia, and with no concern for the severely weakened physical condition of his abandoned troops and their critical shortage of military supplies, MacArthur ordered a general counterattack against the Japanese. The commanding officer on Luzon, Major General Edward King, ignored this ridiculous order. Trusting to the mercy of the Japanese, he surrendered his troops on 9 April 1942. Before the surrender came into effect, he transferred his female army nurses to Corregidor in the hope that they might be evacuated from the Philippines.

    Generally, the bravery of the fighters does not matter how slowly they went as long as they did not stop.

 

References;

https://www.pacificwar.org.au/Philippines/FallBataanCorreg.html

 

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