Events tagged with "general king"

Historical Events tagged with "general king"

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Military & Warfare

Japanese Assault on Bataan Peninsula Begins

April 3rd, 1942 83 years ago

Japanese forces launched a major assault on U.S. and Filipino troops stationed on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines in early April 1942. This action marked a critical phase in the Battle of Bataan as Japanese troops aimed to secure strategic control over the region during World War II. The Bataan Peninsula was vital due to its proximity to Manila and the heart of the Philippines. The assault was characterized by fierce fighting and the determination of the combined American and Filipino forces, led by General Edward P. King Jr.