A representative of Prisoners War Branch,an MIS-X officer interviews American soldiers who escaped from Japan 10-A prison camp in Palawan,Philippines, and were then rescued by American forces during World War 2. Private first class Ernest J. Koblos speaks about the work that he did at such camps. He says that he carried wood and worked at the airstrip in the Japanese prison camp. Marine Rufus W. Smith was captured during the attack on Corregidor also speaks about the life of soldiers at prison camp in Palawan.
The invasion of the Philippines by Japanese troops during World War II. Trees in jungle area. A Japanese soldier climbs to a treetop observation post. Mountains are also seen. Japanese bomber airplanes fly in formation over Corregidor Island. A high-altitude view of Corregidor, Manila, and surrounding areas.
The invasion of the Philippines by Japanese troops during World War II. A map of Corregidor Island. The map shows United States positions and the mission of each Japanese unit. Panorama of destroyed trees and installations. A sunken ship in Manila Bay. Damaged U.S. forts in Corregidor.
The invasion of the Philippines by Japanese troops during World War II. Smoke rises as soldiers fire artillery in Corregidor. A tent with Japanese officials seated at a table. A bald Japanese officer writes on the table. An officer peers through a range finder. An officer discusses a table map with the soldiers. Soldiers dutifully take notes during the meeting. Mitsubishi Ki-21 “Sally” bombers fly in formation overhead and bomb Corregidor Island. The soldiers fire artillery.
The invasion of the Philippines by Japanese troops during World War II. Smoke rises as soldiers fire artillery in the foreground. Mountains in the foreground. Bombers fly in formation. They drop bombs on Corregidor Island. Smoke rises from the bombardment. The soldiers fire artillery. Interior of an airplane. A pilot and a co-pilot seated in the cockpit. They drop bombs on a target area in Corregidor.
Japanese forces occupying Corregidor fortress following a siege that effectively cut off water,food and ammunition from its U.S. and Filipino defenders. during in World War 2. Camera pans across the waterfront of Corregidor Island as Japanese forces occupy it.Japanese boats at their beachhead. American soldiers standing at attention around bunkers as Japanese officers ascend side of hill toward them. Americans being marched down the hill under guard. Japanese officers look at destroyed buildings and inspect the rest of the Corregidor fortifications, including its 12 inch guns at Batteries Hern and Smith. Small and medium U.S. arms and ammunition in a pile. Views of rail cars at tunnel entrance and views inside the tunnels of the Fort. Desks of U.S. officers inside the Fort. One is identified by name plate reading "Major F.F. Kriwanek." Several U.S. officers seen sitting in another office. View from defensive position in the fort.
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