When I was a kid back in the 1960's. A member of my church was a survivor of the Bataan Death March. As horrific as the conditions were. Our friend told us the event was significant. This was the first time in the history of Japan. That the Japanese took prisoners of war. Before that, everyone was slaughtered. So surviving was a big thing! He walked with crutches. And never regained all the weight he lost. But I always saw him with a smile. Being a survivor really gave him joy!
My dads brother Domingo Diaz Jr was in this March he survived as a prisoner of war upon his release he weighed 70 pounds he was normally 225 Thank u for everyone’s service ..
Don't forget those loyal Philippino soldiers had to fight for their US veterans benefits. They were more than allies...they were defending their Homeland! Which just happened to be US territory...
Funny that Americans call a literal colony "allies" to this day and see no problem with it but if Japan calls Korea an "ally" in WW2 it would somehow be cynical. American double standard at its finest
@@Leo-hr7yqI don’t know much about this subject but didn’t the Philippine people largely support the us before and after Japan invaded? Granted it’s a case of “which is worse” but they wanted the us there and to fight with them compared to how Korea was subjugated by Japan unless I’m mistaken
On my father side, my great grandpa died from this Death March. He was born around 1905 - 1910, so he died around 33 - 38 years old. And he never got to see his daughter who was born in April of 1943.
My Father survived this. Almost never spoke about any of it except for three times. Once in passing when he saw my brother and me watching "Hogans Heroes" tv show. Once he laughingly told us about when he was captured a Japanese guard was picking at a blasting cap he found with a nail and blew his hand off. One time I was complaining how hard Summer football camp two-a-days were. I foolishly asked him how far he ever had to walk or run. He said about 70 miles. Still not realizing what he was talking about I asked "where were you going?" He said "to jail". I then realized what he was talking about and felt bad for asking. I always look for my Dad in these photos
I had two family members on the march , my great uncle on my moms side died , my dads dad grampa ford survived, ghost soldiers by Hampton sides is a very good book about the whole thing, tough read cause the brutality of it
My great uncle also died there , not sure how , he was mia for years until someone found his jaw bone on the march route, the dental records confirmed it was him
I lost two uncles during the Bataan Death March. The Filipinos suffered a much more cruel faith because they where seen as lower than the Americans. 80% of the Filipinos Died during and after the Death March.
There is definitely not enough of this stuff taught, I never learned this and as an American I feel this is an important part of history and our realationship with the Philippines. I cannot belive that many people died.
US has left us under equipped militarily for decades compared to other Asian allies. But now you started to realize you need the Philippines. We are without a doubt a US ally till death. Long live USA.
RIP to all those lives lost under the cruel Japanese empire of the 30s and 40s. The 20 million chinese civilians including infants and toddlers that were brutally sodomized to death with bamboo and bayonets, the school girls that were raped repeatedly and the children who were given anthrax laced candies. The atom bombs were horrible, but were overshadowed by the immense evil of the Japanese empire. Thank God that's over
When I was a kid back in the 1960's. A member of my church was a survivor of the Bataan Death March. As horrific as the conditions were. Our friend told us the event was significant. This was the first time in the history of Japan. That the Japanese took prisoners of war. Before that, everyone was slaughtered.
So surviving was a big thing! He walked with crutches. And never regained all the weight he lost. But I always saw him with a smile. Being a survivor really gave him joy!
My dads brother Domingo Diaz Jr was in this March he survived as a prisoner of war upon his release he weighed 70 pounds he was normally 225 Thank u for everyone’s service ..
Yeah , my grandpa was 6'1 and weighed 90 pounds , he also survived the death march , my dad said he only talked about it once
My great geandfather died during that Bataan Death March due to malaria.
I hope he rests in peace
May he rest in peace. Americans should never forget our service mens' sacrifices in the name of freedom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Same my grand father died and he was an unknown hero of the philipines Luise VILLON the son of franchoics villon
sorry for your lost 😢
@@TaggerKiD damn pre rest in peace sa lolo mo
My great great grandfather died in that March…
So sorry for your loss.
I hope he rests in peace.
I’m half Filipino and I let out a tear after hearing about this may they rest in peace now
Don't forget those loyal Philippino soldiers had to fight for their US veterans benefits. They were more than allies...they were defending their Homeland!
Which just happened to be US territory...
Amen, thank you to our brave brothers.
They were useful idiots just like those who helped America in Afghanistan to conolize their country then got kicked out planes like dogs they were.
Funny that Americans call a literal colony "allies" to this day and see no problem with it but if Japan calls Korea an "ally" in WW2 it would somehow be cynical.
American double standard at its finest
@@Leo-hr7yqI don’t know much about this subject but didn’t the Philippine people largely support the us before and after Japan invaded? Granted it’s a case of “which is worse” but they wanted the us there and to fight with them compared to how Korea was subjugated by Japan unless I’m mistaken
On my father side, my great grandpa died from this Death March. He was born around 1905 - 1910, so he died around 33 - 38 years old. And he never got to see his daughter who was born in April of 1943.
They walk 100 miles and days
They actually didn't the distance was 66 miles but it does not make the story less tragic
This death march was deadly they died of hunger,thirst,breath and this leads to Shrine of Valor
My uncle was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, he then was sent to Japan to work in the coal mines. When he was freed, he weighed 65 lbs.
The uncle of my grandfather died in death march he survive the brutal Bataan defence line but died in the death march.
My grand uncle Lee was a survivor.
My Father survived this. Almost never spoke about any of it except for three times. Once in passing when he saw my brother and me watching "Hogans Heroes" tv show. Once he laughingly told us about when he was captured a Japanese guard was picking at a blasting cap he found with a nail and blew his hand off. One time I was complaining how hard Summer football camp two-a-days were. I foolishly asked him how far he ever had to walk or run. He said about 70 miles. Still not realizing what he was talking about I asked "where were you going?" He said "to jail". I then realized what he was talking about and felt bad for asking. I always look for my Dad in these photos
Those men were so strong. If that happened these days, I doubt there'd be anybody to put in the camp. God bless the greatest generation
I just found out my great grandpa was in the Bataan death march. He made it home but I was told he was never the same
Shoulda dropped a 3rd nuke for that march
3rd nuke in the heart of the US. The Japanese were horrendous but the Americans who used Filipino soldiers as meat shields deserve the same.
I had two family members on the march , my great uncle on my moms side died , my dads dad grampa ford survived, ghost soldiers by Hampton sides is a very good book about the whole thing, tough read cause the brutality of it
My Great Great Great Grandpa died due to exhaustion there
My great uncle also died there , not sure how , he was mia for years until someone found his jaw bone on the march route, the dental records confirmed it was him
Nice👍👏😊
Nice storytelling and very sad to hear the brutality of the ww2 japanese
日本人だけどもっと学校でも詳しく教えるべきだと思う
I lost two uncles during the Bataan Death March. The Filipinos suffered a much more cruel faith because they where seen as lower than the Americans. 80% of the Filipinos Died during and after the Death March.
Semper Fidelis to all those who endured the March.
It was all Douglas "Dug Out Dog" MacArthur's fault!
You fight for your country you die for your country mercy is not guaranteed or should it be expected.
It's alright. They cought a cpl nukes for their trouble
Is that really in the Philippines? , I’m Filipino but it’s my first time really seeing the path. That place looks like u guys are in a desert
Yes taga bataan ako eeh
Kung nakapag-aral ka nasa History yan tinuturo. At ganyan ang mga Lugar nung panahon pa ng pananakop ng mga Japanese during World War 2.
RIP Grandpa.
Don’t start a war if you can’t accept the L
Even worse ??
My lolo died during this march
There is definitely not enough of this stuff taught, I never learned this and as an American I feel this is an important part of history and our realationship with the Philippines. I cannot belive that many people died.
US has left us under equipped militarily for decades compared to other Asian allies. But now you started to realize you need the Philippines. We are without a doubt a US ally till death. Long live USA.
It is a two way street.
We need each other as allies in this dangerous world, brother.
🙏
Sad
Innocent filipinos
RIP to all those lives lost under the cruel Japanese empire of the 30s and 40s. The 20 million chinese civilians including infants and toddlers that were brutally sodomized to death with bamboo and bayonets, the school girls that were raped repeatedly and the children who were given anthrax laced candies.
The atom bombs were horrible, but were overshadowed by the immense evil of the Japanese empire. Thank God that's over
Americans asked for it
😄😄😄
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
wtf?
Imperial japan, a truly incredible empire.
No they are not they killed soldiers eho were fighting for their country they even killed kids who were innocent…
@@Baconplaysroblox64no your as* million of us soldiers died during battle in japanese empire
Absolutely fucking not???
@@Kazukktvabsolutely fucking no??? Unit 731??? Rape of nanking???