Last stand on Bataan : the defense of the Philippines, December 1941-May 1942 / Christopher L. Kolakowski.
| Author/creator | Kolakowski, Christopher L. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016] |
| Description | ix, 207 pages ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "The war for all practical purposes is on in the Orient" -- Ringing telephones and radios -- Days of decision -- Evacuation -- Abucay -- Taste of victory -- "I shall return" -- End on Bataan -- The fall of Corregidor -- Epilogue. |
| Abstract | "In the opening days of the World War II, a joint U.S.-Filipino army fought desperately to defend Manila Bay and the Philippines against a Japanese invasion. Much of the five-month campaign was waged on the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island. The defenders were hailed as heroes"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Military history. |
| LCCN | 2016006982 |
| ISBN | 9780786474899 |
| ISBN | 0786474890 paperback ; alkaline paper |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D767.4 .K65 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |