Historical Events tagged with "Bataan"
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Military & Warfare
Japanese Forces Capture Bataan Peninsula
April 8th, 1942 82 years ago
In early April 1942, Japanese forces achieved a significant victory over American and Filipino troops by taking control of the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. The intense fighting lasted several months, with the defenders demonstrating extraordinary resilience despite the overwhelming odds. The battle culminated in a surrender of the Bataan defenders, leading to a major shift in control in the Pacific theater.
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