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1942 Battle of Bataan ends w/ fall....
1942 Battle of Bataan ends w/ fall....
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April 09, 1942
BOSTON TRAVELER, April 9, 1942
* Battle of Bataan ends
* Allies surrender to Japanese
* Philippines Campaign
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a terrific headline in bold lettering: "BATAAN FALLS !" and more with subheads and related map. (see images) Great for display. This Japanese capture would lead to the infamous Bataan Death March.
Complete with all 28 pages, very nice condition.
source: USO: The Battle of Bataan ended on April 9, 1942, when Army Major General Edward P. King surrendered to Japanese General Masaharu Homma. About 12,000 Americans and 63,000 Filipinos became prisoners of war.
What followed became known as the Bataan Death March — one of the worst atrocities in modern history.
Category: World War II
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