#28. The Hunt for Freedom
Ray Hunt was forced onto the Battan Death March. But he wasn’t going to let his enemies determine his fate. At great risk to himself, he escaped the march and joined the island's largest Guerilla organization.
#27. The Truth behind This Iconic Bataan Death March Photo
On April 9, 1942, three American prisoners of war, their hands bound behind their backs, were photographed by a Japanese soldier.
This is the story behind that iconic photo.
#26. “At Gunpoint if Necessary”: Two Men’s Harrowing Escapes from Bataan
In the final hours before Bataan surrendered to an unthinkable fate, two men undertook harrowing escape attempts from Bataan.
One with permission. One without.
#25. Abandoned on Bataan: An Army Nurse’s Last Chance
Just hours before Bataan fell to the enemy, Clara Bickford was ordered off Bataan and to Corregidor Island.
But when they finally made it to the dock – their boat had already left.
Hungry and defenseless, Clara and her friends were deserted on Bataan.
#24. An Impossible Choice
faced with sick, starving, battle-fatigued men and the onslaught of Japanese advances, Gen. Edward King made a momentous decision: He surrendered Bataan Peninsula to Japanese forces.
#22. A Miracle Amidst Bombs and Prayers
While enemy forces bombed a hospital on Easter Morning, Father William Cummings stood resolute, defying the destruction around him with prayer and faith --- and performed the Easter morning miracle on Bataan.
#20. Why 2 Machinegun Nests Couldn’t Stop Lt. Willibald Bianchi
Already shot 4 times in the hand and chest, Lt. Bill Bianchi commandeered an American tank and fired until a 5th bullet brought him down for good.
#19. WW2’s Only Filipino Medal of Honor Awardee
Risking his life, Jose Calugas ran more than half a mile across an active battlefield. Here's why...
#17. Missing for 80 Years—The Search for American Heroes Left Behind on Bataan
In January 1942, two young American officers died in battle on Bataan. In life, they’d been in The Philippines just 9 weeks. But, in death, they’ve been left behind for more than 80 years.
#16. The True Story of WW2’s FIRST Medal of Honor: Alexander Nininger
On January 11 & 12, 1942, two heroes proved themselves on Bataan’s battlefields. One was a young man, fighting for duty and honor. The other was middle aged, fighting for his homeland and family.