Fall of Corregidor
Fall of Corregidor
Years ago, I interviewed two survivors of Corregidor and the subsequent captivity. This is their story.
https://ww2thebigone.com/2016/05/01/fall-of-corregidor/
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Hello to all ; a complement...........................
Corregidor 1942.
Reading the history of the fall of the Philippines and these two testimonials, I wonder how and why Douglas MacArthur came clean from the mess?
Source: https://www.aboutww2militaria.com/es/el ... salto.html
Cheers. Raúl M .
Corregidor 1942.
Reading the history of the fall of the Philippines and these two testimonials, I wonder how and why Douglas MacArthur came clean from the mess?
Source: https://www.aboutww2militaria.com/es/el ... salto.html
Cheers. Raúl M .
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He was an icon. He also took it on himself to determine US policy regarding PI when he got to Australia.
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Really? How so?OpanaPointer wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 03:20He was an icon. He also took it on himself to determine US policy regarding PI when he got to Australia.
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Delta Tank wrote: ↑07 Apr 2023, 02:38Really? He determined US Policy regarding the PI? How so?OpanaPointer wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 03:20He was an icon. He also took it on himself to determine US policy regarding PI when he got to Australia.
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Delta Tank wrote: ↑07 Apr 2023, 02:44Delta Tank wrote: ↑07 Apr 2023, 02:38Really? He determined US Policy regarding the PI? How so?OpanaPointer wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 03:20He was an icon. He also took it on himself to determine US policy regarding PI when he got to Australia.
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He was ordered out by FDRtigre wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 01:45Hello to all ; a complement...........................
Corregidor 1942.
Reading the history of the fall of the Philippines and these two testimonials, I wonder how and why Douglas MacArthur came clean from the mess?
Source: https://www.aboutww2militaria.com/es/el ... salto.html
Cheers. Raúl M .
"There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach: those who are dead and those who are going to die. Now let’s get the hell out of here".
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Thanks LineDoggie .He was ordered out by FDR
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Delta Tank wrote: ↑07 Apr 2023, 02:38Really? How so?OpanaPointer wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 03:20He was an icon. He also took it on himself to determine US policy regarding PI when he got to Australia.
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First FDR heard of that.Douglas MacArthur I shall return speech
The President of the United States ordered me to break through the Japanese lines and proceed from Corregidor to Australia for the purpose, as I understand it, of organizing the American offensive against Japan, a primary objective of which is the relief of the Philippines. I came through and I shall return.
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There was too much Army info in his head to allow him to be captured. I have long suspected he wouldn't have been allowed to surrender.LineDoggie wrote: ↑07 Apr 2023, 11:09He was ordered out by FDRtigre wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 01:45Hello to all ; a complement...........................
Corregidor 1942.
Reading the history of the fall of the Philippines and these two testimonials, I wonder how and why Douglas MacArthur came clean from the mess?
Source: https://www.aboutww2militaria.com/es/el ... salto.html
Cheers. Raúl M .
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So, you think that quote dictated US policy regarding the PI?!! That is laughable!! Try again if you please. You made a statement and you should be able to back it up with “facts”.OpanaPointer wrote: ↑08 Apr 2023, 21:48Delta Tank wrote: ↑07 Apr 2023, 02:38Really? How so?OpanaPointer wrote: ↑08 Mar 2023, 03:20He was an icon. He also took it on himself to determine US policy regarding PI when he got to Australia.
MikeFirst FDR heard of that.Douglas MacArthur I shall return speech
The President of the United States ordered me to break through the Japanese lines and proceed from Corregidor to Australia for the purpose, as I understand it, of organizing the American offensive against Japan, a primary objective of which is the relief of the Philippines. I came through and I shall return.
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I give you the Republican press for the next two years. Let me know when you've read all of it.
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So, where is it? You gave me nothing! Produce the evidence. Can’t read what you did not post, please post.OpanaPointer wrote: ↑09 Apr 2023, 01:32I give you the Republican press for the next two years. Let me know when you've read all of it.
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I gave you what you need. Do with it what you will.Delta Tank wrote: ↑09 Apr 2023, 03:58So, where is it? You gave me nothing! Produce the evidence. Can’t read what you did not post, please post.OpanaPointer wrote: ↑09 Apr 2023, 01:32I give you the Republican press for the next two years. Let me know when you've read all of it.
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Well at least name the Republican press. What did they do?OpanaPointer wrote: ↑09 Apr 2023, 15:07I gave you what you need. Do with it what you will.Delta Tank wrote: ↑09 Apr 2023, 03:58So, where is it? You gave me nothing! Produce the evidence. Can’t read what you did not post, please post.OpanaPointer wrote: ↑09 Apr 2023, 01:32I give you the Republican press for the next two years. Let me know when you've read all of it.
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Irrational MacArthur haters, “Big hat, no cattle”.
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