First Lieutenant Hector John Polla. “Green grows the jungle, bright is the dew. Sorry I am that I can’t get to you. Until our next meeting, here’s what we’ll do. We’ll change that red sun, to the red, white, and blue!” – First Lieutenant Hector John Polla, 1942 (3) 1st Lt. Polla was born in Lexington, Missouri on September 20, 1916. He graduated from Higginsville high school and Wentworth Military Academy Junior College before being admitted to the United States Military Academy, West Point on Thursday July 1, 1937. Upon his Graduation from West Point on June 10, 1941, then Second Lieutenant Polla selected the Infantry as his branch of service alongside 115 of his other classmates. (3) Into the Phillipines Throughout 1941, General Douglas MacArthur urged the War Department to build up strength to be able to defend against a possible Japanese attack. His request for additional troops wouldn’t be approved until November 1943. Among the 1,512 Officers being sent to the Philippines were 5 Graduates of the West Point Class of 1941; 2nd Lt. Ira Cheaney, Jr., 2nd Lt. Robert Kramer, 2nd Lt. Alexander “Sandy” Nininger, Jr., 2nd Lt. Robert Pierpont, and 2nd Lt. Hector Polla. When 2nd Lt. Polla received his duty station, him and 2nd Lt. Nininger were attending the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. The two officers along with 2nd Lt. Cheaney would arrive in the Philippines on November 20, 1941. The Philippines were considered a prized duty station due to the tropical climate and low cost off base living. Lt. Polla would join Company C, 57th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, and be interviewed by (then) Captain John E. Olson, the Regimental Adjutant. Shortly after arriving in the Philippines, Lt. Polla dropped off his West Point tailor made officers uniform at the Sanitary Steam Laundry in Manila. With the uprising threat of war, Lt.’s Polla, Cheaney, and Nininger drilled their assigned platoons and prepared for any attacks that could come. One task assigned to these platoons were the storing of supplies at Fort William McKinley which was designated as one of the six supply depots. *Continued in Comments*
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Reposted @acfamtravelservices Kahit saan man, pagpupugay sa lahat ng nag sakripisyo para sa bayan!🇵🇭 At pag #ArawNgKagitingan, ang maganda at makasaysayang lugar ng #Bataan ang pumapasok sa ating isipin. Bakit nga ba tinawag na Araw ng Kagitingan ang #FallOfBataan? Alamin sa isang video mula sa GMA Integrated News @gmanews . >>> https://youtu.be/cza8OPV4jl4?si=uxzU2Pe83QltEt1V === Ang imahe ay mula sa The Philippines FB page. Ang nasa litrato ay ang #MtSamatNationalShrine na matatagpuan malapit sa tuktok ng #MtSamat sa #PilarBataan. Ito itinayo bilang pag-alala sa katapangan at kadakilaan ng mga sundalong nakipaglaban at inilaan ang kanilang buhay noong #WorlWarII. #DayOfValor #Pilipinas #Pinas #Philippines #LoveThePhilippines #WOWPhilippines #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #BeholdBataan #ACFamTravelServices
Kahit saan man, pagpupugay sa lahat ng nag sakripisyo para sa bayan!🇵🇭 At pag #ArawNgKagitingan, ang maganda at makasaysayang lugar ng #Bataan ang pumapasok sa ating isipin. Bakit nga ba tinawag na Araw ng Kagitingan ang #FallOfBataan? Alamin sa isang video mula sa GMA Integrated News @gmanews . >>> https://youtu.be/cza8OPV4jl4?si=uxzU2Pe83QltEt1V === Ang imahe ay mula sa The Philippines FB page. Ang nasa litrato ay ang #MtSamatNationalShrine na matatagpuan malapit sa tuktok ng #MtSamat sa #PilarBataan. Ito itinayo bilang pag-alala sa katapangan at kadakilaan ng mga sundalong nakipaglaban at inilaan ang kanilang buhay noong #WorlWarII. #DayOfValor #Pilipinas #Pinas #Philippines #LoveThePhilippines #WOWPhilippines #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #BeholdBataan #ACFamTravelServices
Araw ng kagitingan! April 9 Remembering my Lolo Ambrocio Nogoy who was one of the survivors of the so called death March. Nung buhay pa siya, madalas niya naikukwento kung paano sila pinahirapan at nakatakas. He is part of the philippine red cross before. tumalon daw sila sa mga patubig para makatakas at nag stay sa ilalim gamit ang papaya straw para makahinga. Kaya daw sila nagka malaria. #fallofbataan #deathmarch #veteran
Let us honor the bravery and sacrifice of all the heroes who fought for our freedom during World War II. Their unwavering courage in the face of adversity has shaped the history of our nation and continues to inspire future generations to uphold bravery, sacrifice, and resilience in the pursuit of freedom and justice. Happy Day of Valor, Scholaris! 🇵🇭 #ArawNgKagitingan #FallOfBataan #DayOfValor #RivalisAcademia #RivalisAcademiaNewDawn #KHLEA
𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧: 𝐀 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬. New You Collagen Drink is joining the nation as we commemorate and pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our heroes. Salute to the legacy of the Braves, our Valors. #ArawNgKagitingan #Pilipinas #Kagitingan2024 #DayOfValor #FallOfBataan #collagendrink #collagen #NewYou #beautydrink #banana #yogurt #Shiloh #TheMajestysTouch
Today, we honor and celebrate the soldiers who fought, marched, and ultimately sacrificed their lives to defend our nation's sovereignty. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.🇵🇭 #SweetEsCakes #sweetescakesbaguio #ArawNgKagitingan #DayOfValor #FallOfBataan
Ka Joe Bataan Day. #joebataan #arawngkagitingan #fallofbataan #salsoul #pinoysoul #70s #latinsoul #salsa
𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧! Today, April 9, 2024, we commemorate the day of valor during the ‘Fall of Bataan’ in 1942. On this day many Filipino and American soldiers have shown their heroism and bravery in defense for freedom and democracy. Many Filipino and American soldiers stationed on the Bataan Peninsula fought heroically against Japanese forces on April 9, 1942, during World War II, but ultimately lost to overwhelming odds. This resulted in the notorious Bataan Death March, during which tens of thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war were made to march kilometers in appalling conditions to prison camps. Many perished the route from sickness, weariness, and mistreatment at the hands of their captors. Commemorating the perseverance, bravery, and sacrifices that these individuals made in defending democracy and freedom of our country is the purpose of ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’. On this day, we, Filipinos, shall honor the bravery of those who fought and sacrificed their lives for their nation’s freedom and national sovereignty. Publicity Material by | Lean Patrichoa Caption by | Lean Patrichoa #ArawngKagitingan #FallOfBataan #OneSSCTICommunity
Today, we commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of our Filipino heroes on the Day of Valor. As we remember the heroism of our ancestors, let us also take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Bataan. #DayOfValor #FilipinoHero #filipinospirit #fallofbataan #deathmarch #travel #holiday
Today we remember the bravery and supreme sacrifices made, as the commemorative marker says, by “gallant Filipino and American soldiers, as well as civilians, who fought and died side by side in the defense of democracy” at the Fall of Bataan. May we never forget their courage and continue to uphold their legacy 🇵🇭💪🏼 #ArawNgKagitingan #FallOfBataan #Democracy #WeThriveInc
Celebrating the 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan, a day to honor the courage and sacrifice of our heroes 🙏🏼 The heroism of our fellow Filipinos who fought for our freedom during World War II. Long live, brave souls!🕊️🇵🇭 #ArawNgKagitingan #DayofValor #FallOfBataan #fallenbutneverforgotten
Remembering today the wounded and fallen Filipino and American soldiers (and civilians) who defended our country during the Fall of Bataan, 9th April 1942 #ArawNgKagitingan #FallOfBataan #BattleOfBataan #BataanDeathMarch #DayOfValor
𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻: 𝗛𝗨𝗪𝗔𝗚 𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗞𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡!!!✊🇵🇭 Nakikiisa ang Bukluran ng Progresibong Mag-aaral sa pag-alaala sa katapangan at determinasyon ng mga Filipinong nakipaglaban at nagbuwis ng buhay para depensahan ang Pilipinas🇵🇭. Sumuko man at bumagsak ang depensang yaon sa Corregidor sa Bataan noong Abril 9, 1942, patuloy na naging inspirasyon ito upang lumaban at magpalakas ng hanay para sa bansa noong World War II. Ayon nga sa isang historian na si Dr. Ricardo Jose sa isang panayam, “We never celebrate the Fall of Bataan. We commemorate the Fall of Bataan. We remember. Sa dami ng namatay doon sa Bataan, it is a tragedy that we hope would never be repeated. “ Tunay na sana ay hindi na muling mangyari pa ang pagdanak ng dugo, ang pagpaslang at pagkitil kaya’t para sa araw na ito, maalaala nawa ng lahat ang sakripisyong iniaalay ng mga Filipino noon upang makamtan ang buhay na mayroon ngayon. 𝙎𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙖𝙣, 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣, 𝙨𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙐𝙆𝙇𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙉.✨ #ArawNgKagitingan #FallOfBataan #MagbubuklodParaSaPagbabago
We join the nation today in remembering all the men and women who bravely gave their lives for our country’s freedom, especially in the events leading to the Fall of Bataan during World War II. May they never be forgotten, and may their heroic deeds inspire a sense of eternal patriotism, reverence, and gratitude in all of us. #NationalMuseumPH #ArawNgKagitingan #Kagitingan2024 #DayOfValor #FallOfBataan
Today, we honor and celebrate the soldiers who fought, marched, and ultimately sacrificed their lives to defend our nation's sovereignty. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.🇵🇭 #SweetEsCakes #FlavorsOfHappiness #ArawNgKagitingan #DayOfValor #FallOfBataan
Honoring the valor of our heroes this Araw ng Kagitingan. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered. 🇵🇭🎖️ #ArawNgKagitingan #DayOfValor #Philippines #Courage #Bravery #Heroes #Sacrifice #Honor #Remembrance #Valor #Heroism #Patriotism #April9 #PhilippineHistory #BataanDay #WorldWar2 #FallOfBataan #FreedomFighters #SaluteToHeroes #NeverForget #PhilippineHeroes
Today, we pay tribute❤️ ❤️to our brave Filipino soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Fall of Bataan 82 years ago. May they continue to🙏 serve as an inspiration💪 to us all as we face the challenges of nation-building. #fallofbataan #dayofvalor #valor #nationalholiday #filipino #82th Contact Manila office by: ❤Telephone: +632 8633-8599 ❤Mobile : +63 962 838 9559-Smart +63 995 518 4836-Globe ❤e-mail: [email protected] ❤Website: https://www.asiancancer.com/
DAY OF VALOR (Philippines): Remembering the fall of Bataan during World War II (April 9 1942) #dayofvalor #bataanday #arawngkagitingan #philippines #worldwarii #april9 #1942 #april91942 #mabuhayangpilipinas #battleofbataan #bataan #fallofbataan #japan #empireofjapan #japaneseinvasionofthephilippines #japaneseoccupationofthephilippines #philippinescampaign #unitedstatesofamerica #pacificwar #pacifictheater #bataandeathmarch #rememberbataan #lupanghinirang #bagonglipunan #mabuhayangpilipino #pilipinaskongmahal #wesaymabuhay #republicofthephilippines #commonwealthofthephilippines #luzon
Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifices of every veteran in our society. You all inspire us today and beyond! From your 𝐢𝐌𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, thank you, and 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮! #DayOfValor #ArawNgKagitingan #FallOfBataan
𝙄𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙨! Today we observe the𝟖𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, or Day of Valor, which pays tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the soldiers who died for the defense of Bataan against the invaders. Giving our utmost respect and appreciation to those who sacrificed for the safety that we experience in our country. #ArawNgKagitingan #DayOfValor #FallOfBataan #IliganCity
The fall of Bataan. The rise of Patriotism. The indomitable spirit of Filipinos to fight for our country…🇵🇭 #Bataan #fallofbataan
Hi everyone, We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿 (𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻), a significant holiday celebrated today. This day is a tribute to the bravery and heroism of the Filipinos during World War II. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆: - The Day of Valor commemorates the Fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, where around 76,000 Filipino and U.S. soldiers were forced to surrender to the Japanese forces. - This day is also known as Bataan Day, named after the Bataan Peninsula where the battle took place. - It was declared a national holiday in the Philippines in 1987. We encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom and peace. Thank you, Team Rackit #Rackit #DayofValor #ArawngKagitingan #Philippines #Bravery #Unity #Resilience #Remember #Heroes #Courage #Freedom #Inspiration #Salute #Remembrance #nationalDay #FallofBataan
American and Filipino POWs on the Bataan Death March in April 1942. Some 75,000 prisoners captured on Bataan Peninsula were forced to march nearly 70 miles. The men had already endured 3 months of hunger and disease while fighting the Battle of Bataan. On the march, they were given little water or food and no medical attention. Men too tired to continue on dropped to the side of road, where many of them died. #BataanDeathMarch #Bataan #WW2Philippines #PhilippineHistory #BataanSurvivor #BataanCorregidor #FallOfBataan
This image was drawn by Bataan Death March survivor Ben Steele, after returning home from 3.5 years of captivity. It shows the marching men and guards as he recalled seeing them. #WWIIPhilippines #BataanDeathMarch #Bataan #WW2Philippines #PhilippineHistory #BataanSurvivor #BataanCorregidor #FallOfBataan
This photo shows captured American servicemen on the Bataan Peninsula in early April 1942. A Japanese guard stands over then, rifle in hand. Notice how long the bayonet is -- looks like about 1/3 as long as the rifle. Around 75,000 Filipino and American servicemen surrendered on Bataan. Approx. half of them began the Bataan Death March began at the southern tip of the peninsula. They were marched around 70 miles north of the course of a week or so. Already weakened from three months' battle, lack of food, and tropical diseases, thousands of men died along the marching route: Some from natural causes. Some killed by guards. You can hear one survivor's Death March experience wherever you get podcasts as well as on the Left Behind website. Use the link above 👆👆 #WWIIPhilippines #BataanDeathMarch #Bataan #WW2Philippines #PhilippineHistory #BataanSurvivor #BataanCorregidor #FallOfBataan #WW2Guerrillas #PhilippineGuerrillas #WW2ResistanceFighters #WWIIResistanceFighters #WW2GuerrillaWarfare #WWIIGuerrillaWarfare #PhilippineResistance #BataanGuerrillas #WW2GuerillaFighters #WWIIGuerillaFighters #GuerillaFighters #WW2PhilippinesHeroes #FilipinoResistance #WWIIPhilippinesHistory #WW2GuerillaLeaders #WWIIGuerillaLeaders #GuerillaLeaders #WW2FreedomFighters #WWIIFreedomFighters #FreedomFighters
22-year-old Raymond Hunt was captured by Japanese forces on southern Bataan, after the United States surrendered in April 1942. The next day, he began the grueling forced march that would become infamously known as the Battan Death March. But Hunt wasn’t going to let his enemies determine his fate. At great risk to himself, he escaped the march and joined the largest Guerilla organization in The Philippines and continued fighting. By World War 2’s end, Hunt was commanding 3,400 men and women and gathering vital intelligence to aid the American re-invasion of The Philippines. This is his story. Listen to Ray Hunt’s full story wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Left Behind website. Us the link above 👆👆 #WWIIPhilippines #BataanDeathMarch #Bataan #WW2Philippines #PhilippineHistory #BataanSurvivor #BataanCorregidor #FallOfBataan #WW2Guerrillas #PhilippineGuerrillas #WW2ResistanceFighters #WWIIResistanceFighters #WW2GuerrillaWarfare #WWIIGuerrillaWarfare #PhilippineResistance #BataanGuerrillas #WW2GuerillaFighters #WWIIGuerillaFighters #GuerillaFighters #WW2PhilippinesHeroes #FilipinoResistance #WWIIPhilippinesHistory #WW2GuerillaLeaders #WWIIGuerillaLeaders #GuerillaLeaders #WW2FreedomFighters #WWIIFreedomFighters #FreedomFighters
In April 1942, Ray Hunt was captured by Japanese forces on Bataan and forced onto the nefarious Bataan Death March, which was later classified a war crime. He described: “So we stumbled along, mile after mile, through heat and dust, tortured by hunger, thirst, diseases, and the accumulated effects of three months on short rations. The popping of .25-caliber Japanese rifles grew more frequent as more and more men proved unable to maintain the pace of the march. After a while nobody even looked back to see who had been shot this time.” Discover Ray Hunt's full story wherever you get podcasts as well as on the Left Behind website. Use the link above 👆👆 #WWIIPhilippines #BataanDeathMarch #Bataan #WW2Philippines #PhilippineHistory #BataanSurvivor #BataanCorregidor #FallOfBataan #WW2Guerrillas #PhilippineGuerrillas #WW2ResistanceFighters #WWIIResistanceFighters #WW2GuerrillaWarfare #WWIIGuerrillaWarfare #PhilippineResistance #BataanGuerrillas #WW2GuerillaFighters #WWIIGuerillaFighters #GuerillaFighters #WW2PhilippinesHeroes #FilipinoResistance #WWIIPhilippinesHistory #WW2GuerillaLeaders #WWIIGuerillaLeaders #GuerillaLeaders #WW2FreedomFighters #WWIIFreedomFighters #FreedomFighters
TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ Until last month, the war-related museums I’d only been to were those in Ho Chi Minh, Berlin, Amsterdam, Budapest, etc — none in my country. In school, social studies on WWII tended to tackle it in passing with more focus on national heroes pre-American period. And so I was shell-shocked to see the paintings on WWII by Amorsolo and co. at the National Museum. I found the depiction hard to believe — an exaggeration 😬😳 Last month, we decided (since we were already in Bataan) to visit the Mt. Samat memorial shrine dedicated to those who fought the Battle of Bataan. On a personal note, this was my opportunity to pay my respects to Lolo Tatay’s (a WWII veteran) fallen comrades. These are but a few of the vintage photographs we saw at the war museum. A picture does paint a thousand words. Amorsolo and co. were not exaggerating. Today is National Heroes Day 🇵🇭 #NeverForget 1 Once proud pillars, Post Office Manila* 2 American tank smash into the gate of Fort Santiago (Intramuros, Manila)* 3 Aerial view of Battleground Manila* 4 (verified US war planes during the WWII Bombing of Manila)* 5 A mass held outside the San Agustin Church in Intramuros attended by the G.I.’s (General Infantry)* 6 Detail #BurningOfManila by national artist Fernando Amorsolo** 7-8 Amorsolo and Castañeda paintings on WWII atrocities at the Silvina and Juan C. Laya Hall** 9 Photos and artifacts related to WWII destruction of Manila and #FallOfBataan we had not seen outside of Mt. Samat War Museum 📷 credit @ggrraacciiee9 * Actual photos and captions at the War Museum of the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour) on Mt. Samat, Bataan ** National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila @natmuseumph #NationalHeroesDay #UnsungHeroes #BattleOfBataan #BattleOfManila #PhilippineHistory #MtSamat #Bataan #ManilaPostOffice #FortSantiago #WhenInBataan #WhenInManila
shenanigans #latepost #cuzins #pamangkins #family #bataan #mommaand12siblings if you swipe to the very end, you will see the memorial cross at the summit of mt. samat #DambanaNgKagitingan (Shrine of Valour) • stands 92m (302ft) representing 92 days of battle before falling into the hands of the japanese imperial army in apr 1942 #FallOfBataan • designed by #LorenzoDelCastillo and national artist #NapoleonAbueva • made of steel and reinforced concrete with chipped granolithic marble the cross is dedicated to all the filipino and american soldiers who fought during the #BattleOfBataan 📷 credits 3-4 @jjbone 5 @ggrraacciiee9 6-7 eric zalameda @mariagretaresurreccion the rest mine #shotwithiphone . . . . . . . . . . #WorldWarII #WWII #PhilippineHistory #MtSamat #WhenInBataan #WhenInManila #luisreyessenior
Let’s talk History. The REAL one. . . . A TRILOGY. . . A Trilogy....is a story of sacrifice, heroism and undying friendship of about 20,000 American and 100,000 Filipino soldiers before, during and after the Battle of Bataan in 1941-1942. . TO INSPIRE AND TO LEAD written by Brigadier General Vicente Lim gives us a strategic perspective on the defense of the Philippines being the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army and the Commanding General of the 41st Division. Copyright 1980. 262 pages. . A TIME FOR WAR (105 DAYS IN BATAAN) written by then Major Rigoberto J. Atienza depicts an operational outlook of a battalion commander of the 41st Division during the Battle of Bataan. Copyright 1985. 235 pages. . Lastly, 150 DAYS OF HELL (JAPANESE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES 8 DEC 1941-6 MAY 1942) relates a tactical point of view of the battle coming from the then 3Lt Jose V. Agdamag Jr. being a platoon leader of the 41st Division. The book is co-authored by his son, Captain Vicente M. Agdamag, Philippine Navy. Copyright 2003 176 pages . . Books in good condition with slipcase. Box Size: 8 x 9 x 2 inches . . . P 2,000.00/box set plus shipping . . #outofprintbooks #boxset #philippinehistory #bataan #fallofbataan #warstories #war #ww2 #philippinewarhistory
Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan sa ating bansang minamahal, Ang Pilipinas. 🇵🇭 Kumanta ng Lupang Hinirang sa kanya kanyang bahay, kasama ang mga kasamabay at ang buong pamilya. 🇵🇭 Our beloved country celebrates today Araw ng Kalayaan or Independence Day, commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence. Let us all be one with the nation in honoring our heroes who gave us freedom. 🇵🇭 Historical Tourism: - PLC was a battle site during World War 2 - Called the Mauban Defense Line, Filipino & American soldiers defended positions against the invading Japanese. - In previous years, relics & canyon shells have been found & turned over to the authorities 🇵🇭 #arawngkalayaan #lupanghinirang #westphilippinesea #historicaltourism #independencedayph #fallofbataan #mabuhay #philippines #pilipinas #gilas #freedomday #rememberbataan
Death March Marker in Bagac, Bataan. In the background, the Mount Samat National Shrine. The Bataan Death March refers to the forcible transfer by the Imperial Japanese Army of 75,000-80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war. The march started on the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942 and ended more than 60 miles later in the Province of Tarlac. You’ll see a lot of Death March markers along the national highway. I believe there is one near my old high school. The Mount Samat National Shrine (also known as the Shrine of Valor or “Dambana ng Kagitingan” in Tagalog) is a memorial shrine complex built near the summit of Mount Samat to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The complex’s most distinct feature is the memorial cross. #deathmarch #bataandeathmarch #deathmarchmarker #bagac #bagacbataan #fallofbataan #april9 #worldwar2 #worldwarii #imperialjapanesearmy #secondworldwar #mountsamat #mtsamat #pilar #pilarbataan #dambanangkagitingan #mountsamatmemorialshrine #mtsamatmemorialcross #wheninbataan #philippinephotographer #philippinephotography #travelphilippines #wheninbataan #travelphotography #philippinehistory #filipinohistory #travelbataan #asianhistory #shrineofvalor #pilartourism #bagactourism
Against the backdrop of the #GoldenGateBridge and the #SanFranciscoBay, the #FilipinoAmerican Community marked the 81st anniversary of the #FallofBataan and the #BataanDeathMarch in an event organized by the Bataan Legacy Historical Society at the #SanFrancisco National Cemetery on 15 April 2023. Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer joined the commemorative event and gave a speech, where he cited the recognitions given by the U.S. federal and California state governments to Filipino World War II veterans. Read more at http://pcgsanfrancisco.org/. #PHinSF
APRIL 9: We celebrate Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor, where we commemorate the fall of Bataan during World War 2. Let us all be one with the nation in honoring our heroes. 🇵🇭 Historical Tourism: - PLC was a battle site during World War 2 - Called the Mauban Defense Line, Filipino & American soldiers defended positions against the invading Japanese. - In previous years, relics & canyon shells have been found & turned over to the authorities PLC Map / Battle of Bataan by Mhersayan Studios #plchiking #historicaltourism #arawngkagitingan #dayofvalor #fallofbataan #mabuhay #arawngkagitingan2023 #rememberbataan
81ST COMMEMORATION OF ARAW NG KAGITINGAN (DAY OF VALOR): VALOR OF THE VETERANS, FOUNDATION FOR A UNIFIED NATION 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Araw Ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) gives homage to the unparalleled heroism of Filipino and American forces who, despite overwhelming odds, fought side by side to the last in their staunch defense of freedom and democracy. A memorial ceremony is traditionally held on 9 April to mark the setback of the Philippine and American Forces in the hold out on Bataan on the same date in 1942. This would serve as one of the tragic events in both Philippine and American histories, as it marked the beginning of the March of surviving Filipino and American soldiers in what would be known as the Bataan Death March. Post-war commemorations of the Fall of Bataan and Bataan Death March are commemorated annually throughout the world. #arawngkagitingan #dayofvalor #fallofbataan #bataandeathmarch #freedom #democracy #justice
MANILA, Philippines — Riders and bike enthusiasts from Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Manila and other parts of the country joined the Ride for Valor, a bike-for-a-cause to raise funds for the maintenance of the Bataan Death March markers and other World War 2 heritage sites. The ride coincides with the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the 81st Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the start of the Death March. READ MORE: www.philstar.com/lifestyle/travel-and-tourism/2023/04/10/2257835/araw-ng-kagitingan-fall-bataan-81st-anniversary-marked-fundraiser-restore-death-march-markers #ArawngKagitingan #ArawngKagitingan2023 #DayofValor #FallofBataan #RideforValor2023 #DeathMarch #fundraiser #news #latestnews #BigMedia
Happy Day of Valor! We commemorate, we never forget. Link in bio #DayOfValor #happydayofvalor #April102023 #commemoration #holiday #tribute #Nationwide #BataanDay #corregidorday #neverforget #PhilippineHistory #Philippines #warheroes #warveterans #heroism #courage #filipinoresurgence #Filipinos #FallOfBataan #worldwar2
Today we remember the bravery and supreme sacrifices made, as the commemorative marker says, by “gallant Filipino and American soldiers, as well as civilians, who fought and died side by side in the defense of democracy” at the Fall of Bataan. May we never forget their courage and continue to uphold their legacy 🇵🇭💪🏼 #ArawNgKagitingan #FallOfBataan #Democracy #WeThriveInc
Had a pleasant, clean, very quiet and long 2.5 hour walk around hoomom's wonderful alma mater 😊 Tiny flowers were falling like rain! #updiliman #goldenretrieverph #easter #arawngkagitingan #fallofbataan #dayofvalor #dogwalkph #dogsph
Why is it an extended holiday today? 🤔 April 9, 1942 was a historic day for many Filipinos during World War II. Since then, every year, we honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of the Filipino and American troops who fought for our freedom during the fall of Bataan. Although the celebration fell on an Easter Sunday this year, let us not forget that the Day of Valor deserves to be remembered, too. The Sycamore salutes all the war heroes and veterans on this year's Araw ng Kagitingan! 🇵🇭🫡☮️ #ArawNgKagitingan2023 #DayofValor2023 #philippineholidays #nationalholidays2023 #ww2veterans #TheSycamoreManila #ProgressiveEducationintheSouth #schoolyear2022to2023 #fallofbataan #fallofbataanday #philippinehistorymatters #philippinehistory #edukasyonph #edukasyon #schoolsph
Maligayang Araw ng Kagitingan! 🇵🇭 Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifices of the Filipino soldiers who fought for our country's freedom during World War II. Let us remember their heroism and let it inspire us to continue to uphold the values of courage, patriotism, and love for our country. Mabuhay ang mga bayani ng ating bansa! 💪🤗 🌏 https://nugenstech.com 📲 http://m.me/nugenstech.ph 🖥️ instagram.com/nugenstech.ph #arawngkagitingan #kagitingan #bataan #hero #bayani #pinoy #magiting #flag #valor #dayofvalor #fallofbataan #erltech #erltechnologysolutions #nugensph #nugens #esp #eschoolpad #eschool #newnormal #smart #smartclassroom #newsetup #hybrid
Maligayang Araw ng Kagitingan! 🇵🇭 Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifices of the Filipino soldiers who fought for our country's freedom during World War II. Let us remember their heroism and let it inspire us to continue to uphold the values of courage, patriotism, and love for our country. Mabuhay ang mga bayani ng ating bansa! 💪🤗 🔗https://www.eschoolpad.com 📲 http://m.me/eschoolpadph 🖥️ instagram.com/eschoolpadph #arawngkagitingan #kagitingan #bataan #hero #bayani #pinoy #magiting #flag #valor #dayofvalor #fallofbataan #erltech #erltechnologysolutions #nugensph #nugens #esp #eschoolpad #eschool #newnormal #smart #smartclassroom #newsetup #hybrid
The Day of Valor, officially known as Araw ng Kagitingan, is a national holiday in the Philippines and commemorates the fall of Bataan to Japanese troops during World War II. KServico salutes our heroes in uniform for their service and Filipino Valor defined by the bravery, resilience, and selflessness of Filipinos in the face of adversity. Such valor has been admired throughout the world and has always emerged whenever Filipinos are faced with crises. #KServico #motorcycle #gadget #appliances #mobilephone #laptop #aircon #ref #holyweek #goodfriday #hotdeals #Summerpromo #KnaKangSummer #inspiration #dailystyle #foryou #fyp #summer #behappy #dayofvalor #arawngkagitingan #nationalholiday #fallofbataan
Maligayang Araw Ng Kagitingan! Pagpupugay sa kagitingan ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino, mula noon hanggang ngayon. #WSI #ArawngKagitingan #DayofValor #FallofBataan
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joins the Filipino nation in the commemoration of #ArawNgKagitingan (Day of Valor)—the 81st anniversary of the #FallOfBataan during the #SecondWorldWar. Following three months of brutal yet brave resistance to foreign invaders, Filipino and American forces formally ended their defense of the #Bataan Peninsula on 9 April 1942. It was followed by the forcible transfer of almost 80,000 Filipino and American soldiers from Mariveles, Bataan to Camp O’Donnell, Tarlac—in what would be known in history as the #BataanDeathMarch. In recognition of their courage and heroism, Filipino #WorldWarII #veterans in 2016 were collectively conferred the #UnitedStates #CongressionalGoldMedal—the highest civilian award the U.S. government can bestow. #Kagitingan2023 #PHinSF
𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Noong panahon ng ikalawang digmaang pandaigdig, dugo at pawis ang inalay ng mga hanay ng sundalo upang magbigay depensa sa nakaambang pananakop ng mga Hapones. Buong tapang na humarap ang mga sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano, maging ang mga Pilipinong sibilyan kagaya ng mga magsasaka, manggagawa, at estudyante, sa mga beteranong sundalong mga hapon. Malakas ang sandatahan ng mga kalaban ngunit ang mga Pilipino ay hindi nagpatinag. Kung kaya’t ang depensa noon ng bansa sa Corregidor ang pinakahuling sumuko kumpara sa ibang bansa kabilang ang Indonesia, Netherlands, East Indies (Jose, 2021, as cited in ALAMIN: Bakit Mahalagang Gunitain Ang Araw Ng Kagitingan Na Araw Din Ng 'Fall of Bataan'?, 2021). Ngayong ika-81 taong komemorasyon ng Araw ng Kagitingan, kaisa ang UPLB Sociology Society sa pag-alala sa dedikasyon at pagsasakripisyo ng mga sandatahang hukbong ng mga sundalo noong ikalawang digmaang pandaigdig. Tunay na kahanga-hanga at hindi nasusukat ang kanilang ipinamalas na paninindigan para sa bayan — bagay na dapat nating patuloy bitbitin sa kasalukuyan kung saan laganap pa ring nanghihimasok ang mga imperyalistang bansa sa ating bayan. Halina’t gawing inspirasyon ang ating mga kababayan! Ipamalas ang ating taglay na giting at katapangan! Patuloy na lumaban para sa ikabubuti ng bayan! #ArawngKagitingan #FallofBataan #DayofValor2023 UPLB Sociology Society 💙💛 Critical | Dynamic | Holistic ✨ Since 1975 🌻 Sanggunian: ALAMIN: Bakit mahalagang gunitain ang Araw ng Kagitingan na araw din ng 'Fall of Bataan'? (2021, April 9). GMA Network. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/talakayan/783136/bakit-mahalagang-gunitain-ang-araw-ng-kagitingan-na-araw-din-ng-fall-of-bataan/story/
Ngayong Araw ng Kagitingan, kaisa ang PDP Laban sa pag-alaala sa mga sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano na lumaban sa mga sundalong Hapon noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig. Kanilang ipinagtanggol ang Bataan na sentro noon ng pagdepensa sa Pilipinas. Nawa’y magbigay inspirasyon sa sambayanang Pilipino ang katapangang ipinakita ng ating mga sundalo at patuloy na isulong ang pambansang interes at seguridad ng ating Inang Bayan laban sa mga banyagang manlulupig. #ArawNgKagitingan #DayOfValor #FallOfBataan #PDPLaban
Happy Bataan Day #bataanday #philippines #dayofvalor #arawngkagitingan #mabuhaypilipinas #bataan #bataanandcorregidorday #corregidorday #arawngbataan #worldwarii #fallofbataan #april91942 #japan #empireofjapan #japaneseoccupationofthephilippines #japaneseoccupationofbataan #battleofbataan #mabuhaypilipinas #unitedstatesofamerica #republicofthephilippines #commonwealthofthephilippines #lupanghinirang #bagonglipunan #mabuhayangpilipino #pilipinaskongmahal #philippineexecutivecommission #9abril #pacificwar #bataandeathmarch #wesaymabuhay #philippinescampaign
#SCVIT #DayOfValor2023 #ArawNgKagitingan #Bataan #FallOfBataan
Today, we remember and thank our veterans for preserving the freedom we enjoy every day. 💙 #arawngkagitingan #fallofbataan #ikalawangdigmaanpandaigdig #beteranongfilipino #dayofvalor
Ganda ng bagong plaka. May baril & helmet pa. 🔫🪖😆 #businesspermit #businesspermit2023 #fallofbataan
Bataan.❤️ A province rich in history.🇵🇭🪖😘💗 #fallofbataan #deathmarch #mountsamat #historicalplace #philippinehistory #rfi_shelly
Let’s talk History. The REAL one. . . . A TRILOGY. . . A Trilogy....is a story of sacrifice, heroism and undying friendship of about 20,000 American and 100,000 Filipino soldiers before, during and after the Battle of Bataan in 1941-1942. . TO INSPIRE AND TO LEAD written by Brigadier General Vicente Lim gives us a strategic perspective on the defense of the Philippines being the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army and the Commanding General of the 41st Division. Copyright 1980. 262 pages. . A TIME FOR WAR (105 DAYS IN BATAAN) written by then Major Rigoberto J. Atienza depicts an operational outlook of a battalion commander of the 41st Division during the Battle of Bataan. Copyright 1985. 235 pages. . Lastly, 150 DAYS OF HELL (JAPANESE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES 8 DEC 1941-6 MAY 1942) relates a tactical point of view of the battle coming from the then 3Lt Jose V. Agdamag Jr. being a platoon leader of the 41st Division. The book is co-authored by his son, Captain Vicente M. Agdamag, Philippine Navy. Copyright 2003 176 pages . . Books in good condition with slipcase. Box Size: 8 x 9 x 2 inches . . . P 2,300.00/box set plus shipping . . #outofprintbooks #boxset #philippinehistory #bataan #fallofbataan #warstories #war #ww2 #philippinewarhistory
Our beloved country recently celebrated Araw ng Kalayaan or Independence Day, commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence. Let us all be one with the nation in honoring our heroes who gave us freedom. 🇵🇭 Historical Tourism: - PLC was a battle site during World War 2 - Called the Mauban Defense Line, Filipino & American soldiers defended positions against the invading Japanese. - In previous years, relics & canyon shells have been found & turned over to the authorities PLC Map / Battle of Bataan by Mhersayan Studios - Available at the 526 store’s souvenir section. #historicaltourism #arawngkalayaan #independencedayph #fallofbataan #mabuhay #rememberbataan
Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto 1942 Bataan Oil on canvas The master of light, as he is fondly, called is very well known for his cheerful depiction of young Filipinas amidst the beautiful the countryside. Thus, his work covering the period immediately after the second world war depicting terror, destruction and despair is a stark contrast from his body of work. His subject may be sad and dark, yet his mastery of light is still very evident. One of my favorites among his work in this period is this painting depicting a fallen soldier with his mother at his side- her eyes sorrowfully looks into the heavens- our very own La Pieta. Quarantine Diary Day 790 #quarantinediary #nationalmuseum #fernandoamorsolo #art #painting #bataan #worldwarii #fallofbataan #lapieta
Habang naaalala natin ang Bataan Death March bilang isang malaking war crime ng mga pwersang Hapones sa ating bansa noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig, isang madugo pero halos nalimutan nang yugto ng ating kasaysayan sa panahon ng kalupitan ng mga sundalong Hapones ang nagmarka sa ilog Pantingan sa loob ng dalawang araw, at sa araw na ito noong 1942, natapos na ang mahabang serye ng walang habas na pag-masaker sa mga sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano na nabihag ng mga sundalong Hapones. Ika-11 ng Abril, 1942 nang sinimulang pinaglinya sa tabi ng ilog Pantingan na naghihiwalay sa mga bayan ng Pilar ay Bagac sa Bataan, ang nasa 300-400 sundalo at opisyal na Amerikano at Pilipino ng 1st, 11th, 71st, at 91st Philippine Commonwealth Army Division. At sa utos ni Brigadier Gen. Akira Nara ng 122nd Army Regiment ng hukbong Hapones, maramihang pinagbabaril, binayoneta o pinugutan ng mga sundalong Hapones ang mga disarmado at walang kalaban-labang mga preso. Bago ang pag-masaker, isang sibilyang Hapones na nagsilbing interpreter para sa mga sundalong Hapones ang naghayag sa mga presong Pilipino at Amerikano na hindi nila sana sasapitin ang ganoong kapalaran kung napaaga ang kanilang pagsuko, at ang pagpatay sa kanila ay para sa mga kalahi niyang napatay sa pakikipaglaban sa mga Pilipino. Grupo-grupo ng mga presong Pilipino at Amerikano ang pinaglinya sa tabing-ilog at saka pinagpapaslang, at saka rin isasalang ang bagong grupo para patayin. Pero hindi lahat ng mga presong Pilipino ay napatay sa brutal na pamamaraang ito ng mga Hapones. Isa sa mga nakaligtas mula sa masaker si Maj. Pedro Felix, na kahit ilang beses nang binayoneta ay nagawa pa rin niyang makatakas mula sa tambak ng mga bangkay ng kanyang mga kabaro at makabalik sa Maynila. Kabilang rin sa mga naiwang buhay mula sa kahindik-hindik na tagpong iyon sina Lt. Manuel Yan, na naging AFP chief of staff at naging Embahador ng Pilipinas sa Thailand at Indonesia, at si Capt. Ricardo Papa, na naging hepe ng Manila Police Department. (...) #SulyapSaNakaraan #PantinganRiverMassacre #PantinganRiver #FallOfBataan #WW2inthePhilippines #PhilippineHistory #SocSciclopedia
Labag man sa utos nina Heneral Douglas MacArthur at Jonathan Wainwright at kahit na may kaparusahan man sa panig ng Estados Unidos ang kanyang ginawa, boluntaryong sumuko sa mga pwersang Hapones kinaumagahan sa araw na ito noong 1942 si Major General Edward P. King, ang pinuno ng mga pwersang Pilipino-Amerikano sa labanan sa Bataan. Ang labis na kakapusan sa pagkain, suplay gaya ng bala, at sa katotohang hinang-hina na ang mga sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano para ipagtatanggol ang Bataan laban sa mas armado at superyor na hukbong Hapones ang nagtulak kay Heneral King, na noo'y pinuno ng Artillery, na magdesisyon para sa kanyang mga tauhan. Sa harap ng mga negosyador na Hapones, isinuko ni Heneral King ang aabot sa 76,000 sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano (64,000 Pilipino at 12,000 Amerikano) sa mga pwersang Hapones, ang itinuturing na pinakamalaking nawalang mga sundalo sa isang labanan sa kasaysayan ng militar ng Estados Unidos. Sa kondisyong itatrato nang makatao at marangal ang mga sumukong mga sundalo, pumayag si Heneral King sa mga termino ng pagsuko niya sa mga Hapones. Pero hindi ito ang nangyari. Kinabukasan, malalasap ng mga sumukong Amerikano at Pilipino ang tunay na kalbaryo, sa tinaguriang "Martsa ng Kamatayan" kung saan pinwersa silang pinaglakas ng mga bantay na Hapones mula Mariveles, Bataan hanggang San Fernando, Pampanga sa loob ng limang araw, at saka muling pinalakad papuntang Camp O'Donnell sa Capas, Tarlac kung saan sila ikinulong. Mahigit 10,000 katao ang nasawi sa malupit na pagmartsang ito na namatay sa matinding gutom, sakit at pananakit ng mga sundalong Hapones. Maging si Heneral King ay nakaranas rin ng pagpapahirap sa kamay ng mga sundalong Hapones, hanggang makalaya siya mula sa pagkakabihag. Ika-26 ng Nobyembre, 1980 nang naglabas ng Instruction no. 1087 si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos para ideklarang "Araw ng Kagitingan" ang dating "Araw ng Bataan" tuwing ika-9 ng Abril, at sa bisa ng Executive Order no. 203 na nilagdaan ni Pangulong Corazon Aquino noong ika-30 ng Hunyo, 1987, pinagtibay ang paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan tuwing ika-9 ng Abril, bilang pagpupugay sa mga bayani ng Bataan, Corregidor at Labanan sa Pasong Bessang.
We celebrate Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor, where we commemorate the fall of Bataan during World War 2. Let us all be one with the nation in honoring our heroes. 🇵🇭 Historical Tourism: - PLC was a battle site during World War 2 - Called the Mauban Defense Line, Filipino & American soldiers defended positions against the invading Japanese. - In previous years, relics & canyon shells have been found & turned over to the authorities PLC Map / Battle of Bataan by Mhersayan Studios #plchiking #historicaltourism #arawngkagitingan #dayofvalor #fallofbataan #mabuhay #arawngkagitingan2022 #rememberbataan
🇵🇭 | 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡 « 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 On April 9, 1942, officials in command of Bataan—where Filipino and American forces maintained the main resistance in the war against the Japanese—formally surrendered. Through the Voice of Freedom radio broadcast, Third Lieutenant Normando Ildefonso Reyes—reading a message prepared by Captain Salvador P. Lopez—informed the Philippines and the world from Malinta Tunnel in Corregidor: “ Bataan has fallen.” The Battle of Bataan (January 7 – April 9, 1942) was fought by the United States and the Philippine Commonwealth against Japan during World War II. The battle represented the most intense phase of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during World War II. In January 1942, forces of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy invaded Luzon along with several islands in the Philippine Archipelago after the bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. The commander-in-chief of all U.S. and Filipino forces in the islands, General Douglas MacArthur, consolidated all of his Luzon-based units on the Bataan Peninsula to fight against the Japanese army. By this time, the Japanese controlled nearly all of Southeast Asia. The Bataan Peninsula and the island of Corregidor were the only remaining Allied strongholds in the region. Despite their lack of supplies, American and Filipino forces managed to fight the Japanese for three months, engaging them initially in a fighting retreat southward. As the combined American and Filipino forces made a last stand, the delay cost the Japanese valuable time and prevented immediate victory across the Pacific. The American surrender at Bataan to the Japanese, with 76,000 soldiers surrendering in the Philippines altogether, was the largest in American and Filipino military histories, and was the largest United States surrender since the American Civil War's Battle of Harpers Ferry. Soon afterwards, U.S. and Filipino prisoners of war were forced into the Bataan Death March. #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #ChoosePhilippines #Philippines #KnowPhilippines #Pilipinas #Filipino #WW2 #FallOfBataan #BataanDeathMarch #DeathMarch #ArawNgKagitingan
April is our family’s sacred month. Today is the #FallofBataan (currently commemorated ad #arawngkagitingan or #DayofValor ). It was when my father, a USAFFE ended up in the #BataanDeathMarch
Day of Valor 2022 || Just wanted to do something for my country's holiday💕 🇵🇭 📍 ABOUT The Day of Valor, officially known as Araw ng Kagitingan, is a national observance in the Philippines which commemorates the fall of Bataan to Japanese troops during World War II. It falls every April 9, although in 2009, its celebration was moved to April 6 to avoid it from coinciding with Maundy Thursday. At dawn on April 9, 1942, against the orders of Generals Douglas MacArthur and Jonathan Wainwright, the commander of the Luzon Force, Bataan, Major General Edward P. King, Jr., surrendered more than 76,000 starving and disease-ridden soldiers (64,000 Filipinos, and 12,000 Americans) to Japanese troops. The majority of these prisoners of war had their belongings confiscated before being forced to endure the infamous 140-kilometre (87 mi) Bataan Death March to Camp O'Donnell in Capas, Tarlac. En route, thousands died from dehydration, heat prostration, untreated wounds, and wanton execution while walking in deep dust over vehicle-broken Macadam roads, and crammed into rail cars for transport to captivity. The few who were lucky enough to travel by truck to San Fernando, Pampanga would still have to endure more than 25 miles (40 km) of additional marching. Prisoners were beaten randomly and often denied promised food and water. Those who fell behind were usually executed or left to die, with the sides of the roads becoming littered with dead bodies and those moaning for help. Only 54,000 of the 76,000 prisoners (66,000 Filipinos and 10,000 Americans) reached their destination; the exact death toll is difficult to assess because thousands of captives were able to escape from their guards. Approximately 3,000 prisoners may have died during the march, and 25–30,000 more #vrchat #vrchatPh #vrc #VR #vrchatcommunity #vrchatPhilippines #vrcfriends #vrchatphotos #vrchatWorld #vrcworld #vrcphotography #worldhopping #vrworld #virtualrealityworld #virtualreality #vrcfamily #vrfamily #vrcwholesome #vrcsfw #egirls #egirlaesthetic #virtualphotography #virtualphotographer #gamephotography #bataanday #dayofvalor #dayofvalorph #arawngkagitingan #fallofbataan #arawngkagitingan2022
Remember #Bataan 80th Anniversary of the #FallofBataan My US army impression of battle of Bataan
Remembering the fall of Bataan, Philippine Island, United States of America on April 9, 1942 from the invasion of Japanese imperial army that lead to death March #fallofbataan #bataan #deathmarch #Corregidor
As we commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), may we never forget the bravery of Filipino warriors who fought for our country's #freedom and #democracy during World War II. #arawngkagitingan #dayofvalor #fallofbataan #wwii #heroes