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What was the combined force of US troops and Filipino soldiers called in 1941?
What was the combined force of US troops and Filipino soldiers called in 1941?
- US Army in the Far East (USAFFE) (correct)
- Philippine Defense Force
- US Army in the Pacific
- Allied Forces in the Philippines
Who was the US commander in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion?
Who was the US commander in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion?
- Gen. Masaharu Homma
- Gen. Douglas MacArthur (correct)
- Col. Matoo Nakayama
- Gen. Edward King
What was the Japanese commander's response when Gen. Edward King asked for assurances that his surrendered troops would be treated humanely?
What was the Japanese commander's response when Gen. Edward King asked for assurances that his surrendered troops would be treated humanely?
- "We will do our best."
- "You have my word."
- "We will follow the rules of war."
- "We are not barbarians." (correct)
What was the fate of Gen. Masaharu Homma, who was responsible for the troops that carried out the Bataan Death March?
What was the fate of Gen. Masaharu Homma, who was responsible for the troops that carried out the Bataan Death March?
How does the text describe the route of the Bataan Death March today?
How does the text describe the route of the Bataan Death March today?