The Bataan Death March (apr 9, 1942 – apr 17, 1942)
Description:
After the fall of the Philippines, more than 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war were forced to march 65 miles to prisoner camps. Thousands died from exhaustion, disease, and brutal treatment. It's estimated that 10,000 people died during the march.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 1942
apr 17, 1942
~ 8 days