Encounter with the Philippines

Origins of the Bataan Boys

From the approach of war to the evacuation from Manila, October to December 1941

The fall of Manila and the first offensive and defensive battles, early January to early February 1942

Planning the escape from Corregidor, early February to late February 1942

The evacuation of MacArthur from Corregidor, late February to the middle of March 1942

The second Bataan operation and the death march, early February to early May 1942

From Australia to the Philippines, March 1942 to October 1944

From the Philippines to Japan, October 1944 to August 1945

The demilitarization of Japan, August 1945 to December 1947

The democratization of Japan, August 1945 to April 1950

Washington's policy shift on Japan and MacArthur's resistance, January 1948 to June 1950

The Korean War and the dismissal of MacArthur, June 1950 to April 1951.