Remembering the Bataan Death March
82 years ago – April 9, 1942 – some 75,000 American and Filipino servicemen became POWs when Bataan peninsula fell to Japanese forces. With in days the overwhelming majority of them were forced onto...
8 Apr 202425min
Bad Blood: When History Isn’t Pretty
Sometimes I encounter not-so-great things while researching family trees. I’ll let you in on the 7 ways I handle bad blood and family secrets -- with sensitivity and empathy -- in the stories I resear...
1 Apr 202412min
Grim Reality: POW Life Inside Corregidor’s 92nd Garage
Two days after Corregidor fell, more than 11,000 American and Filipino POWs were marched to a beachy cove known as the Army 92nd Garage. Here they stayed, cramped, hungry, and thirty for nearly 3 we...
19 Mar 202454min
Preserving the 26th Cavalry’s Profound Impact
The 26th Cavalry were among the first to engage the Japanese invasion army in December 1942. Their critical role on the road to Bataan enabled the Allies’ successful withdrawal. Then they enacted the ...
11 Mar 202422min
Incredible Escape: 2,100 Miles, 30 Days, and an Open Boat
While The Philippine Islands fell to enemy forces on May 6, 1942, a small, open boat with 18 passengers quietly sailed out of Manila Bay under cover of darkness. It was a last, desperate attempt to ...
4 Mar 202454min
From Capture to Liberation: Exploring POW Stories
A behind-the-scenes look at the best, go-to resources used to the find the details of the POW war-time experiences I highlight on Left Behind. And, if you have a POW you’d like to know more about, dow...
26 Feb 202411min
Surrender: Corregidor's Final, Frantic Message
In the early morning hours of May 6, 1942, a 22-year-old Signal Corps man telegraphed a frantic, play-by-play of the fighting and bombardment on Corregidor Island as Japanese forces moved ever closer ...
19 Feb 202458min
The Few and the Proud: Remembering the 4th Marines
Throughout the past year, it’s been my privilege to research and tell the stories of several men of the 4th Marines. This week I’m revisiting the riveting accounts of 5 Marines and their pivotal role ...
12 Feb 202421min
