Bataan Rescue

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The most daring rescue of World War II.

Released July 07, 2003

Overview

This is the story of a group of 514 prisoners of war from the Bataan Death March and how they were rescued near the end of the war. The reason this was so important is that the Japanese high command was ordering the execution of all prisoners when it appeared that the camps were soon to be liberated. So, in the case of this camp, it meant a covert operation well behind enemy lines in order to get to the guys before it was too late. The episode consists of many, many interviews--including several living POWs, a Philippino partisan, members of the assault team, their second in command and some historians.

Runtime

1h 0m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Bataan Rescue


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    PBS American Experience

    United States

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    GBH

    United States

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