1942 ⟶ Japanese Assault on Bataan Begins

Japanese forces begin an all-out assault on United States an...
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1942

⚔️ Japanese Assault on Bataan Begins

Japanese forces begin an all-out assault on United States and Filipino troops in Bataan.⟶
Japanese Assault on Bataan Begins (1942)
BataanPhilippinesJapanese OffensiveAllied DefenseMilitary CampaignLand BattleInvasion

🏙️ 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.⟶
Japanese Forces Capture Manila (1942)
JapanManilaPhilippinesInvasionPacific TheaterBataanCaviteWorld War IIMilitary Operation

🛡️ Bataan Peninsula Siege Begins

Siege of the Bataan Peninsula begins.⟶
Bataan Peninsula Siege Begins (1942)
PhilippinesBataanSiegePacific TheaterJapanese InvasionMilitary CampaignUSDefense

⚔️ Battle for Bataan Continues

The battle for Bataan continues.⟶
Battle for Bataan Continues (1942)
Pacific TheaterPhilippinesBattleMilitary CampaignJapanese OffensiveWorld War II

⛰️ Japanese Overrun Mt. Samat on Bataan

On Bataan, the Japanese overwhelm Mt. Samat, a strong point on Allied defensive line.⟶
BataanPhilippinesMilitary CampaignJapanese VictoryLand BattleAllied DefeatMt. Samat

⚔️ American Forces Offensive on Bataan

American forces are strained for one last offensive on Bataan.⟶
USPhilippinesBataanPacific TheatermilitarydefeatinvasionJapaneseWorld War II