April 9, 1942 (, Imo February 24), the Allies 3.6 million people in the Philippines military captives. hunger pain of


struggling to 70,000 officers and men in the United States and the Philippines, the Bataan surrender
April 1942, Allied troops absolute disadvantage in number as well as disease and hunger of the storm, (TodayinHistory.cn) after four months of fierce fighting in the Philippines Bataan Island, has been the Japanese completely defeated. Wainwright generals under the command of the United States, the Philippine defenders failed to stick to them. 36,000 defenders in the of 200,000 Japanese army commando attack, almost all captured or killed. Obviously, thousands of Marines was from the top of the Bataan into Manila Bay, and later fled to Corregidor Island. Island fort now remains Allied control. (History. The com)
Army Minister Stimson: U.S. forces on the Bataan Peninsula to establish "a long and sturdy line of defense". Their ammunition reserves are adequate, but a great shortage of food. Since January, the food of the troops has been half of the quantitative rationing, but also to share with the 20,000 civilians retreat from Luzon. Stimson said: "I think the current failure is temporary. "To fulfill its commitments, the United States will eventually put the invaders driven out. (History today www.lssdjt.com)