
On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return
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General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.
Deeply distraught, MacArthur had to leave 90,000 troops behind, the same site said. While in Australia, MacArthur received the devastating news the troops still in the Philippines would not be receiving relief. On Oct. 20, 1944, MacArthur made good on his promise to return to the Philippines. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
From 1935 until 1946, the Philippines was a commonwealth of the United States.
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