Posted on Mar 11, 2024
On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return
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And he left the nurses behind who were taken prisoner by the Japanese and starved and tortured.
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Not knowing the logistics personally, I only hope he did the best he could with what he had. We have all been in bad situations with only poor choices, it's not a good place to be.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world - why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Women’s History Month: Army Nurse POWs in the Philippines, World War II
March is Women’s History Month. In addition, the Department of Defense is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, one of the great historical events in American history. During World War II, military nurses became an indispensable component of battlefield medical care. It was their grit, determination, sacrifice, and commitment to duty and excellence that proved women can do the job — no matter how dangerous or difficult...
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Lt Col Charlie Brown - "they were able to provide vital professional care to all of the Allied POWs held there" God Bless Them. They did an inspiring service for our Country.
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