The Bataan Death March was a forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The march took place on the Bataan Peninsula on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The prisoners were forced to march approximately 60 miles (97 km) from Mariveles to San Fernando, Pampanga. During the march, the prisoners were subjected to beatings, torture, starvation, and execution. Thousands of prisoners died during the march, and those who survived were often left with permanent physical and psychological damage. The Bataan Death March is considered one of the worst atrocities committed by the Japanese during World War II.
The Bataan Death March was a significant event in World War II, and it has been the subject of numerous books, articles, and films. The march is a reminder of the horrors of war and the importance of remembering the victims of war.
