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World War II: General MacArthur's Orders

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What was the reason for the urgent telephone call received by the author on December 12, 1941?

To request an immediate meeting with General MacArthur

To discuss an important military strategy

To inform about the evacuation to Corregidor (correct)

To receive urgent instructions for a presidential address

Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?

He was not prepared to meet Lieutenant Colonel Huff

He was surprised by General MacArthur's phone call

He was not informed about the military situation in Corregidor

He did not expect to have to take refuge in Corregidor (correct)

What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?

To operate as a stronghold for the American forces

To serve as a safe refuge for American Governors-General (correct)

To provide a location for important military conferences

To house the United States High Commissioner

What was the author's response when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?

He insisted on remaining in the midst of his people at any risk Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?

Both the President of the Commonwealth and the High Commissioner should be in the same locality Signup and view all the answers

Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?

The author did not expect to be treated as an American Governor-General. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?

To provide a safe refuge for American Governors-General in case of grave danger. Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?

Both the High Commissioner and the President should be in the same locality if evacuation is necessary. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author feel it was his duty to remain in the midst of his people, at whatever risk?

To maintain morale among his people. Signup and view all the answers

What did General MacArthur want from the author on four hours' notice?

To go with him to Corregidor. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?

Because he had never imagined having to take refuge in Corregidor Signup and view all the answers

What was General MacArthur's message to the author on December 12, 1941?

To request his presence in Corregidor Signup and view all the answers

What did the author's response indicate when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?

He insisted on remaining in the midst of his people Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?

Both the High Commissioner and the President of the Commonwealth should be in the same locality Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?

As a safe refuge for American Governors-General in case of grave danger Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was the reason for the urgent telephone call received by the author on December 12, 1941?

Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?

What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?

What was the author's response when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?

What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?

Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?

What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?

What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?

Why did the author feel it was his duty to remain in the midst of his people, at whatever risk?

What did General MacArthur want from the author on four hours' notice?

Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?

What was General MacArthur's message to the author on December 12, 1941?

What did the author's response indicate when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?

What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?

What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?

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