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Researched account of Lt. John Bulkeley, commander of the US Navy’s Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, in the defense of the Philippines in 1941-1942. Details Bulkeley’s life, arrival of the squadron in the Philippines, and operations during the defense…

Researched account of the 4th Marine Regiment and the defense of Corregidor.

Howell is an ex-US Marine who spent ten years on Corregidor after retirement as curator of the Pacific War Museum on the island, and was able to interview veterans and…

Well-researched account of the various attempts to reinforce the Philippines, albeit in small scale, by submarine, aircraft and merchant vessels.

Although the US policy was Europe first, and most of the military forces were earmarked to fight…

Well-researched, readable account of the defense of the Philippines from the perspective of MacArthur, Quezon and Wainwright in the Philippines and the policy makers in Washington D.C.

It especially details the decision of the U.S. to write the…

Amea Willoughby was the wife of Woodbury Willoughby, Executive Assistant to Francis B. Sayre, newly appointed American High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Arriving in November 1939, she lived an idyllic life until World War II…

Personal account of a “China Marine” – a marine with the 4th Marine Regiment, which was transferred from China to Subic just before the war started. During the Japanese onslaught, the regiment – and Sheya – were placed on beach defense in Corregidor…

Personal account of a US Marine stationed at Cavite Navy Base just prior to the war. Scott narrates the unexpected start of the war for the Cavite Marines; the air raid on Cavite and subsequent abandonment of the base; combat on Bataan; escape to…

Personal account by a young American who wanted to see the world, so he joined the US Army in 1940. He was assigned to Corregidor. He gives a brief account of life on the island before the war (which did not appeal to all) and the beginning of the…

Personal account of a US Air Corps ground crew member with the 91st Bombardment Squadron. The men of this squadron arrived in Manila before the outbreak of war, but their planes were still at sea and were diverted to Australia. Poncio and his buddies…

Saga of the ninety-nine American nurses – Army and Navy – who were thrust into World War II in Bataan and Corregidor. Their efforts to save the lives of wounded Americans and Filipinos earned them the name “Angels of Bataan and Corregidor.”

A few…