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Philippine Editor: Before Bataan and After
A book review of Before Bataan and After, by Frederic S. Marquardt. Marquardt was a Filipino who survived Bataan and describes the scene of battle and the role of America's interests in country.
Hull, Quezon Mark Corregidor Fall
President Quezon of the Philippines writes to a father of a fallen soldier of the Battle of Bataan. Quezon also glorifies the actions of those who fought during the battle, both Filipino and American
MacArthur Marks Fall of Bataan By New Vow to Retake Philippines
General MacArthur makes a vow to return to the Philippines during the year anniversary of his forced departure from the island. MacArthur's statement is the only recognition of the anniversary of the fall of Bataan in Australia, where MacArthur and…
The Underlying Spirit of Bataan
President Quezon describes the fighting spirit of the Filipinos who are still fighting against the Japanese forces. The image of the "Fighting Filipinos" depicts a warrior continually waving the banner for freedom against Japan.
50,000 Taken Prisoner
This serves as an official casualty report of those who died in Bataan both American and Filipino, male and female. This report was provided in 1944 so information of those who were killed before and after the surrender of Bataan forces did not come…
Bataan Torturers Trapped on Leyte
This article describes MacArthur's determination to revenge American forces and Filipino guerrilla's who died and fought during the Battle of Bataan in the spring of 1942. MacArthur targeted the Japanese soldiers who were responsible for the deaths…
MacArthur of the Philippines
This article is a specific report on General MacArthur's actions throughout the war on the Pacific. MacArthur's intentions are described as patriotic and inspiration for both American and Filipino forces throughout the Philippines.
The Killer of Bataan
This article describes the Japanese official responsible for the Bataan Death March. General Tomoyuki Yamashita took over command from Lieutenant General Homma and is presumed to be responsible for the attack on Bataan and the death march that…
The Philippines Await their D-Day
This article is from the perspective of a Filipino general and describes the sacrifices made by Filipino forces since the surrender of American soldiers in 1942. General Romulo argues the Filipino's effort awaits the arrival of more American forces…
Filipinos Uneasy on Independence
This describes the Filipino arguments either for or against independence. The devastation of the Pacific War on the environment of the Philippines leaves this potentially new nation increasingly vulnerable so some political leaders begin to question…