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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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gptkbp:aftermath
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Allied forces retreated
surrender of American and Filipino forces
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gptkbp:casualties
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high
American and Filipino soldiers
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gptkbp:combatant
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gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:General_Jonathan_Wainwright
gptkb:General_Masaharu_Homma
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gptkbp:conflict
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loss for Allied forces
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired films and literature
depicted in films and literature
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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inspired songs
featured in video games
depicted in documentaries
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gptkbp:date
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May 1942
May 6, 1942
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gptkbp:defeated
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May 6, 1942
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gptkbp:defense
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Philippine_Commonwealth_Army
Fort Mills
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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underground tunnels
coastal artillery
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 1 month
approximately 27 days
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gptkbp:education
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studied in military academies
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gptkbp:event_type
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gptkb:military_siege
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gptkbp:followed_by
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Japanese occupation of the Philippines
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gptkbp:has_ability
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approximately 15,000
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gptkbp:historical_analysis
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studied in military academies
examined in military studies
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Philippine_Campaign
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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General Wainwright's surrender letter
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gptkbp:historical_event
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part of the Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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shift in Pacific War dynamics
increased Japanese control in the Pacific
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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symbol of American resistance
part of Philippine history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of Corregidor
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:Philippine_Commonwealth_Army
gptkb:USAFFE
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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gptkb:Corregidor_Island_Memorial
annual remembrance events
Corregidor Day
annual ceremonies held
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gptkbp:legacy
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remains a symbol of valor
inspiration for future military strategies
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Corregidor_Island
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:Coast_Artillery_Corps
gptkb:Philippine_Scouts
gptkb:USAFFE
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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combined arms tactics
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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importance of supply lines
value of air superiority
need for air superiority
effectiveness of fortifications
significant siege in WWII
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:Japanese_Navy
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gptkbp:outcome
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surrender of American forces
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Fall_of_Bataan
gptkb:Battle_of_Bataan
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippines
gptkb:Fall_of_Bataan
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gptkbp:result
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Japanese victory
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gptkbp:reunion
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rebuilding efforts on the island
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gptkbp:significance
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strategic location in the Pacific
strategic location in Manila Bay
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Japanese control of the Philippines
control of Manila Bay
shift in Pacific War dynamics
capture of Corregidor Island
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:Japanese_Air_Force
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gptkbp:tactics
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gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
approximately 10,000
artillery bombardment
infantry assault
bypass and encirclement
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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historical site for visitors
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:military_siege
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