Philippine Campaign

The Philippine Campaign refers to a series of military engagements during World War II, primarily between 1941 and 1942. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, they launched a surprise invasion of the Philippines, which was a U.S. territory at the time. American and Filipino forces, led by General Douglas MacArthur, initially resisted but were ultimately overwhelmed. The campaign culminated in the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, leading to the infamous Bataan Death March, where thousands of captured soldiers were forced to march under brutal conditions. The campaign highlighted the struggles of defending the Philippines and the severe impact of the war in the Pacific.