1945: PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN

In early 1945, American soldiers who defended Corregidor were liberated. At Bilibid camp in Manila, more Americans were freed after three years of imprisonment. While some survived, others did not, with one prisoner dying just before liberation.

When were the American soldiers who defended Corregidor liberated?

• January 30th, 1945

• April 5th, 1945

• March 10th, 1945

• February 15th, 1945

Where was the Bilibid camp located?

• Corregidor

• Mindanao

• Luzon

• Manila area

How long were the American prisoners held at Bilibid camp?

• Three years

• Two years

• One year

• Four years

What happened to some of the prisoners at Bilibid camp?

• They were transferred to another camp

• They escaped before liberation

• All were liberated without any casualties

• Some survived, others did not

What unfortunate event occurred just before the liberation of the camp?

• A prisoner died

• The guards fled

• The camp was bombed

• A prisoner escaped