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The Fall of Bataan
Generals Wainwright, King and Parker are seriously considering surrendering. The problem is that Gen. MacArthur has forbidden it. But the facts of th…
4 years, 6 months ago
Interview with Rob Lofthouse about his book, Honor Through Sacrifice
Gordon Joseph Lippman was only 18 years old when he joined the army in 1943. Earning a spot in the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, he would s…
4 years, 7 months ago
Bataan-The Beginning of the End
During the second battle of Bataan, Gen. Homma has a specific plan, whereas the Allies are simply trying to hold onto their defensive line. But the m…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Second Battle of Bataan
Gen. Homma, now resupplied and reinforced, will come again. But this time, with MacArthur gone, the Japanese will face Gen. Edward P. King. And he is…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Readiness is All
As Gen. Homma’ reinforcements come in, his confidence grows. Yet his plan to conquer southern Bataan and Corregidor is flawed. Meanwhile, Gen. Jonath…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Battling Bastards of Bataan
As Gen. Homma, commander of the Japanese forces in The Philippines brings in reinforcements and food, the American Government is finding it all but i…
4 years, 8 months ago
MacArthur-I Shall Return
MacArthur finishes up his escape from Corregidor to Melbourne Australia. But the news waiting for him is not the General’s liking, basically, there a…
4 years, 8 months ago
MacArthur's Great Escape Pt 1
It's time for MacArthur to leave Corregidor, but how? Submarine, plane or boat. MacArthur chooses an early departure over safety, thus he and his wil…
4 years, 8 months ago
How Do You Solve a Problem Like MacArthur
With the war of Bataan coming to a standstill, FDR and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Marshall start to think of the future. MacArthur is too popula…
4 years, 9 months ago
Battle of the Pockets Pt 2
During the Battle of the Points, Gen. Homma would attack Gen. Wainwright's western line. This allowed 1000 Japanese troops to get through. The Allied…
4 years, 9 months ago