Fall of Bataan

The Philippine President, Manuel L Quezon, ruled as the country's head of state throughout the conflict During times of conflict, It was difficult for the country of the Philippines to fight without a president, he was exiled by the Japanese because they wanted to advance and conquer the country General Douglas MacArthur later receives a letter from the President transferring General Manuel L Quezon's position as Military Adviser of the Commonwealth of the Philippines to him because President Quezon was forced into exile as a result of Japan's occupation Beyond the letter are the words of President Manuel L Quezon, "I am leaving my own boys, under your care " (“Letter of President Quezon to Douglas MacArthur, February 20, 1942,” n d ) General MacArthur is in charge of the army of the Philippines, and he is responsible for keeping the brave soldiers safe. President Manuel L. Quezon is currently in the United States, where he is keeping the people's morale and determination as high as possible During this time (“Letter of President Quezon to General Douglas MacArthur, January 6, 1943,” n d ) The president wishes for the Japanese to leave the Philippines so that he can win the war for his people, and the President gratefully thanked General Douglas MacArthur because of his guidance and help in the war between the Filipino people and the Japanese occupiers

During that time they were experiencing a lack of resources at a point where their life was in danger because of the war Then suddenly, General Douglas MacArthur just left with words as a promise which he eventually fulfilled after 3 years. Within the three years that have happened, there were numerous events that have occurred that highlighted those years, such as the “Bataan Death March” in which many Philippine troops died The lack of resources during the past really affected the Filipinos in which lives were gone because of it and it is one of the most gruesome hardships that the country has ever faced If there was only a way for them to have acquired enough resources during that time, they could somehow fight back at the Japanese oppressors instantly Unfortunately, that was not the case, and the aftermath never ceased It has affected Filipinos up until the 21st century, as countless innocent people were killed brutally and experienced horrific abuses that they never should have experienced. Such events were forever written in history books and Filipinos are determined to never let that situation happen ever again

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