1941 ⟶ American Forces Retreat to Bataan
In the Philippines, American forces retreat into Bataan Peni...
Year
1941
1942
🛡️ American Forces Retreat to Bataan
In the Philippines, American forces retreat into Bataan Peninsula.⟶
PhilippinesBataanUSMilitary RetreatPacific TheaterDefenseWar in the Pacific
🏙️ Japanese Forces Capture Manila
Manila is captured by Japanese forces. They also take Cavite naval base, and the American and Filipino troops continue the retreat into Bataan.⟶
JapanManilaPhilippinesInvasionPacific TheaterBataanCaviteWorld War IIMilitary Operation
🛡️ Bataan Peninsula Siege Begins
Siege of the Bataan Peninsula begins.⟶
PhilippinesBataanSiegePacific TheaterJapanese InvasionMilitary CampaignUSDefense
⚔️ US Forces Continue Defense of Bataan
Americans continue their defence of Bataan against General Homma's troops.⟶
BataanPhilippinesDefenseJapanese InvasionMilitary ResistanceWWIIPacific TheaterUnited StatesMilitary Conflict
🛡️ US Forces Retreat to Corregidor
The Japanese are now threatening American forces around Manila Bay; the retreat to Corregidor begins.⟶
PhilippinesManila BayCorregidorJapanese OffensiveUS MilitaryRetreatPacific TheaterMilitary Tactics
⚔️ American Forces Offensive on Bataan
American forces are strained for one last offensive on Bataan.⟶
USPhilippinesBataanPacific TheatermilitarydefeatinvasionJapaneseWorld War II