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The Bataan Incident

 

During the World War 2, Philippines has experienced non-stop battles from other countries. The battle of Bataan was the United States’ first major land fights of World War 2, and lots of life has been sacrificed during this battle.


The Day of Valor, also known as “Araw ng Kagitingan” is commemorated on April 9 every year by Filipinos. From December 8, 1941 to September 2, 1942, the Philippines was a part of the World War 2.

The Battle of Bataan started on January 7 and was fought by the United States and the Philippine Commonwealth against Japan during World War 2 as Japan wanted to invade Philippines. On April 9, 1942, Army Major General Edward P. King surrendered to Japanese General Masaharu Homma, and ended the Battle of Bataan.


After that, the Bataan Death March has begun and it was one of the bloodiest catastrophes in history. In which 76,000 prisoners of war were forced to march an estimated of 66-80 miles by the Japanese Military to endure in April 1942. And because of this, it slowed the Japanese march through the Philippines.

The reason why we Filipinos commemorate “Araw ng Kagitingan” is for us to remember the brave people who has given away their lives for our country.

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