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Post by Artemio S Tipon on Apr 10, 2009 10:55:47 GMT 8
DURING the siege of Bataan in 1942, the Japanese landed at Anyasan, Quinauan and Longoskawayan Points at the western coast of Bataan, but they were quickly eliminated. The battle became known as the “Battle of the Points.”
The Japanese also infiltrated through gaps in the sector of the I Corps. The tanks sent by General Fidel Segundo to wipe out the pockets could not penetrate the jungle. The heroic action of Igorot troops in helping eliminate these pockets was described by the New York Times (Feb. 23, 1942) thus:
“Hampered by the dense undergrowth and lost in the confusing maze of bamboo thickets, vines, and creepers, the tankers would have been impotent had it not been for the aid of the Igorot troops of 2d Battalion, 11th Infantry. Hoisted to the top of the tanks where they were exposed to the fire of the enemy, these courageous tribesmen from north Luzon chopped away the entangling foliage with their bolos and served as eyes for the American tankers. From their position atop the tanks they fired at the enemy with pistols while guiding the drivers with sticks.” The pockets were eliminated.
This was called the “Battle of the Pockets.”
ARTEMIO S. TIPON, Parañaque City
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Post by batteryboy on Jun 10, 2009 22:35:49 GMT 8
The exploits of the Igorots were circulated in the US as part of the war drive. This photo appeared in one of those campaigns: Zo573 this photo was water marked by Photobucket but is replaced as of today, the 4th of May 2020. Although this is a staged photo shoot, still it was considered an inspiring message on "Why We Fight"
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Post by Karl Welteke on May 5, 2020 14:32:30 GMT 8
A photo from batteryboy was watermarked by Photobucket but is replaced as of today! It is posted here again, so you are aware of it and may want to read the whole thread again. Zo573. Igorots: The unsung heroes of Bataan. The exploits of the Igorots were circulated in the US as part of the war drive. This photo appeared in one of those campaigns: Photo and words from batteryboy, Corregidor.proboard.com senior member batteryboy!
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