bataan Definition
- 1a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region
- 2a battle fought during World War II between the United States and Japan in the Bataan Peninsula, resulting in a Japanese victory and the infamous Bataan Death March
Phrases with bataan
a forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Japanese army during World War II from Bataan to Tarlac, Philippines, resulting in thousands of deaths due to starvation, dehydration, and brutal treatment
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The Bataan Death March was a tragic event in the history of World War II.
a peninsula in the Philippines located in the western part of Luzon island, known for its historical significance during World War II
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The Bataan Peninsula was the site of a major battle during World War II.
Summary: bataan in Brief
Bataan [bəˈtɑːn] is a proper noun that refers to a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. It is also the site of a significant battle during World War II, known as the Bataan Death March, where thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war were forced to march from Bataan to Tarlac, resulting in numerous deaths due to starvation, dehydration, and brutal treatment.
