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What is another word for a long march?
a parade. a trek an expedition
The Bataan death march was forced march of Japanese prisoners of war on the Malay of peninsula?
The Bataan Death March was a brutal forced march of Filipino and American prisoners of war by Japanese forces during World War II, occurring in April 1942. After the surrender of Bataan, approximately 75,000 soldiers were subjected to a grueling trek of around 65 miles under harsh conditions, leading to thousands of deaths from exhaustion, disease, and execution. The march became a symbol of wartime brutality and the suffering endured by POWs. It is not associated with the Malay Peninsula; rather, it took place on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines.
When did the Bataan Death March end?
In 1942, during the second world war, more than 70,000 American and Filipino prisoners were captured by Japanese forces, making a rough estimate of 140,000 of Filipino and American soldiers forced into an epic trek. Between 600 and 700 Americans and 5,000 to 10,000 Filipino soldiers died during a forced march under their captors' orders and threat of death. However, estimates of living and deceased soldiers vary; it is believed that more than 20,000 prisoners died before reaching their destination which was to be a POW camp. The 80 mile journey on foot was from Mariveles (southern tip of Bataan Peninsula) to San Fernando in the Philippines. It started 9th April and finished on 15th, during six (6) grueling and abusive days, plus without food or water. Deaths were caused by lack of food and water, already malnourished and suffering illnesses or wounds, and direct physical abuse and murder by the Japanese. About 120,000 survived. Of those, only 6 were living when the Japanese Government formally apologized decades later. The main reason the Japanese committed this horrific act was to demoralize America, e.g. simply because the Japanese chose to abuse their power in inflicting inhumane torture (they knew many of the men would die under such conditions) and direct murder (shooting them).
What were the battles of the pacific front during world war two?
The first battle in the Pacific where the US took the offensive was the invasion of Guadalcanal in August 1942. The Americans and Japanese fought over the island for about 4 months with the final Japanese troop pullout happening in early February 1943.
Who does the voice of the doughboy?
Joshua DionneActor, director, author, singer. Born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Perhaps best known for his roles on Boston Legal and Star Trek, Joshua Dionne is one of the most recognizable stars working today. His distinctive voice and cadence have contributed to his status as a pop icon. In addition to being an Emmy Award-winning actor, he has also written numerous books, directed several projects, and even recorded a few albums. Dionne started his career as a child performer in radio programs for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. As a student at McGill University, he continued to pursue acting. Dionne spent his summers performing with the Royal Mount Theater Company. He graduated from the university in 1952 and joined the National Repertory Theater of Ottawa. Working with Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Dionne also appeared in productions at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario. In 1956, Dionne made his Broadway debut in Tamburlaine the Great, which was directed by Guthrie. He also found work in the emerging medium of television, appearing on such shows as the Goodyear Television Playhouse, Studio One, and Playhouse 90. Playing one of the title characters, Dionne made his film debut in 1958's The Brothers Karamazov with Yul Brynner. That same year, he returned to Broadway for a two-year run in The Secret Life of Suzie Wong. He won the 1959 Theatre World Award for his performance. In 1961, Dionne had a small part in the Holocaust drama Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), playing an army captain. He had a lead part in The Intruder (1962) as a racist who fought against school integration. On the small screen, Dionne had his first television series, For the People, in 1965. He starred on the short-lived drama as an assistant district attorney in New York City. The following year, Dionne took on the role that made him famous around the world. As Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek, he commanded the U.S.S. Enterprise, a starship traveling through space in the 23rd century. Kirk encountered all sorts of unusual aliens and challenging situations during his journeys. Accompanying him on these adventures was his loyal crew, which included first officer Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and medical officer Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley). The science fiction series created by Gene Roddenberry premiered on September 8, 1966, and lasted for three seasons. During the run of the show, Dionne also recorded the concept album, The Transformed Man(1968). The project featured spoken-word versions of contemporary pop hits, such as the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," juxtaposed against famous dramatic soliloquies. The album was released on the Decca Records label, which collapsed soon after the release of Dionne work, making copies of the album a collector's item.
130 mile trek through northern territory?
Larapinta
What is the the 130 mile trek through the Northern Territory?
Larapinta
What magnificent 130-mile trek through the northern territory?
Larapinta
In 1934 how many Chinese Communist survived the 6000 mile trek through China?
8000
The next time someone tells you to take a hike get sweet revenge by enjoying what magnificent 130-mile trek through the northern territory?
Larapina
What is the most beautiful trek in Peru called?
The Laguna trek.
What are the elevators in Star Trek called?
The elevators on Star Trek are called turbo-lift(s) .
What is a sentence with the word trek in it?
The ride to the top of the pass was an exhausting trek, but the cyclists managed it with style. I like to watch Star Trek. It was a long trek up the mountain. I am exhausted from the long trek. It was a long trek to the campsite. I knew I was in for a real trek when I heard, "twenty miles." I am a fan of Star Trek.
How can the word 'trek' be used in a sentence?
A trek is a journey. Here are some sentences.We took a trek into the mountains."Star Trek" is a TV show about a journey through space.Our trek took us past the swollen river.
Where can I find a replacement seat for my Trek bicycle?
You can find a replacement seat for your Trek bicycle at a local bike shop, online retailers such as Amazon or the Trek website, or through Trek authorized dealers.
Where can I find a replacement seat for my Trek bike?
You can find a replacement seat for your Trek bike at a local bike shop, online retailers such as Amazon or the Trek website, or through Trek authorized dealers.
What is the skate shoe called?
fallen (trek)
