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Last stand on Bataan : the defense of the Philippines, December 1941-May 1942 / Christopher L. Kolakowski.

Author/creator Kolakowski, Christopher L. author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Descriptionix, 207 pages ; 26 cm
Subject(s)
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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formMilitary history.
LCCN 2016006982
ISBN9780786474899
ISBN0786474890 paperback ; alkaline paper

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