1942US Forces Continue Defense of Bataan

Americans continue their defence of Bataan against General H...
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🛡️ American Forces Retreat to Bataan

In the Philippines, American forces retreat into Bataan Peninsula.
American Forces Retreat to Bataan (1941)
PhilippinesBataanUSMilitary RetreatPacific TheaterDefenseWar in the Pacific

⚔️ US Forces Continue Defense of Bataan

Americans continue their defence of Bataan against General Homma's troops.
BataanPhilippinesDefenseJapanese InvasionMilitary ResistanceWWIIPacific TheaterUnited StatesMilitary Conflict

🏙️ 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

⚔️ American Forces Offensive on Bataan

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

🏝️ US Forces Land on Luzon; Kamikaze Attacks Continue

Americans land on Luzon. There are more kamikaze attacks on the American navy.
US Forces Land on Luzon; Kamikaze Attacks Continue (1945)
LuzoninvasionPacific Theaterkamikazeamphibious landingPhilippines