Events with tag - American Surrender

December 8, 1941

Fall of Philippines

The Japanese invasion of the Philippines began on December 8, 1941, following the Pearl Harbor attack. After months of fierce fighting, American and Filipino forces surrendered on May 6, 1942, marking the largest surrender in US military history.

May 6, 1942

Fall of Corregidor

The fall of Corregidor on May 6, 1942, marked a decisive Japanese victory in World War II's Pacific theater. After months of intense bombardment and a final 27-hour assault, Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered the last American stronghold in the Philippines, leading to the capture of 11,000 Allied troops.