Chapter
Reorganizing Troops During Defeat in the Philippines
3:39:50 - 3:48:29 (08:39)
After suffering a defeat, General Wainwright reorganizes his troops into two groups on each side of a mountain, believing the terrain to be impassable and thus, rendering it unnecessary to worry about troops moving through it. However, this fatal mistake does not stop the heavy fighting that is to ensue.
Clips
The invasion of the Philippines by Japan is discussed, focusing on the behavior of the Japanese soldiers, including the lack of discipline and veterans in the initial assault group which may have contributed to the Philippine's defeat.
3:39:50 - 3:42:33 (02:43)
Summary
The invasion of the Philippines by Japan is discussed, focusing on the behavior of the Japanese soldiers, including the lack of discipline and veterans in the initial assault group which may have contributed to the Philippine's defeat. The consequences for the Filipino people living under Japanese rule are also examined.
ChapterReorganizing Troops During Defeat in the Philippines
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
General Wainwright decides to lay out his troops on the east and west sides of the mountain volcano during the war, instead of in an unbroken line across the whole neck of the peninsula, which proves to be a fatal mistake during the ensuing heavy fighting.
3:42:33 - 3:45:13 (02:40)
Summary
General Wainwright decides to lay out his troops on the east and west sides of the mountain volcano during the war, instead of in an unbroken line across the whole neck of the peninsula, which proves to be a fatal mistake during the ensuing heavy fighting.
ChapterReorganizing Troops During Defeat in the Philippines
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The battles in World War II were a far cry from the wars in Europe, with terrain inhibiting the use of traditional tactics.
3:45:13 - 3:48:29 (03:16)
Summary
The battles in World War II were a far cry from the wars in Europe, with terrain inhibiting the use of traditional tactics. The fighting is led by captains, lieutenants, and sergeants with bayonets and submachine guns, with Japanese infiltrators causing nightmare scenarios.