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How many US soldiers surrender in World War 2?

During World War II, approximately 200,000 American soldiers were captured and became prisoners of war (POWs). However, the number of those who officially surrendered is not precisely documented, as many soldiers were captured during battles rather than formally surrendering. The most notable event of mass surrender occurred during the fall of Bataan in 1942, where thousands of American and Filipino troops were captured by Japanese forces.


What ended the Philippine insurrection in 1901?

The Philippine insurrection was finally broken in 1901 when American soldiers infiltrated a guerrilla camp and captured Emilio Aguinaldo, the Filipino leader.


Why did American soldiers fear the Japanese soldiers so much?

Because the Japanese fought to the death. They did not surrender.


Is it true that captured American soldiers were castrated by Vietcong women?

Yes it is true. A vietcong sniper called Apache used to castrate captured american soldiers with in ear shot of the american bases. She also kept eyelids and various other body parts.


When Bartaan fall in April 1942 most us and Filipino soldiers who surrendered to the Japanese?

The Bataan Death March began in April 1942 after the surrender of approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops to the Japanese forces. These soldiers were forced to march over 60 miles under brutal conditions, leading to significant suffering and a high death toll among the prisoners. The event became a symbol of the harsh treatment faced by POWs during World War II and highlighted the dire circumstances of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation.

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Who was forced to march in the bataan death march?

Filipino and American soldiers whom were prisoners of the Japanese


Who commanded the American soldiers who captured British soldiers?

who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5,800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga


Is there ghosts in corregidor?

Yes there ARE GHOSTS in Corregidor island. They are spirits of Japanese, American and Filipino soldiers who perished during the war! One particular disturbed souls is that of an American soldier who committed suicide before he could be killed by the Japanese soldiers


Who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5800 British soldiers?

who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5,800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga


Were the japaneseleaders able to win the loyalty and support of the Filipinos in their struggle againts the Americans?

No. They enslaved, killed, imprisoned, and used the Filipino people when they captured their islands. The Filipino people weren't in a struggle against Americans, but worked with the American to rid themselves of the Japanese imperialism. Young women were forced to service Japanese soldiers and were called "comfort girls." The American army worked to free the Filipino people and fought battles with the Japanese. Hand to hand combat happened in Manilla between American and Japanese armies and men died in beachheads to take back the islands. Watch the film series Victory at Sea to understand the truth about the war in the Pacific.


What ended the Philippine insurrection in 1901?

The Philippine insurrection was finally broken in 1901 when American soldiers infiltrated a guerrilla camp and captured Emilio Aguinaldo, the Filipino leader.


How was the fort ticonderoga captured?

It was captured by American soldiers and the British lost the war.


Where did the Japanese keep some of the captured British soldiers after the war with Hong Kong?

Thailand


Why did American soldiers fear the Japanese soldiers so much?

Because the Japanese fought to the death. They did not surrender.


Who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777?

Horatio Gates commanded the American soldiers who captured 5,800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777. John Burgoyne surrendered.


How did the filipino uprising present a new challenge to American soldiers?

The American military strategy in the Philippines shifted from a conventional footing against Spain to a suppression footing against the insurrection. During the Filipino uprising American soldiers had to make this challenging change


Is it true that captured American soldiers were castrated by Vietcong women?

Yes it is true. A vietcong sniper called Apache used to castrate captured american soldiers with in ear shot of the american bases. She also kept eyelids and various other body parts.