Bataan Death March and Camp O'Donnell

The video recounts the experiences of Marine Corporal Glenn McDole during World War II in the Philippines. Stationed at the Cavite Naval Base, McDole and his comrades faced a prolonged battle with Japanese forces, eventually leading to the surrender of American troops on April 9, 1942. The narrative highlights the harrowing Bataan Death March, where thousands of Allied soldiers, including McDole, were forced to march under brutal conditions. The video also describes life in prison camps, the scarcity of food, and the high death rates. McDole's journey took him to various camps, including Cabanatuan and Palawan, where he worked on building an airfield. The story emphasizes the camaraderie and resilience among the soldiers.

Where was Marine Corporal Glenn McDole stationed during the battle?

• Palawan Island

• Cavite Naval Base

• Pearl Harbor

• Camp O'Donnell

What event made McDole and his comrades realize no reinforcements were coming?

• The Doolittle Raid

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The fall of Bataan

• The Battle of Midway

When was the official surrender of American troops in the Philippines announced?

• April 9, 1942

• May 6, 1942

• June 4, 1942

• December 7, 1941

Who was captured on April 9 and became part of the Bataan Death March?

• Douglas MacArthur

• Chester Nimitz

• Malcolm Amos

• Glenn McDole

How many Allied forces were forced to march during the Bataan Death March?

• 75,000

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What was the main food available at Camp O'Donnell?

• Bread

• Canned meat

• Moldy rice

• Fresh vegetables

What happened to many prisoners who refused to eat the food at Camp O'Donnell?

• They starved to death

• They were rescued

• They were executed

• They were transferred to another camp

Where did McDole volunteer for work details?

• Cavite Naval Base

• Palawan Island

• Cabanatuan

• Camp O'Donnell

What did McDole help build at the Palawan prison camp?

• A naval base

• An airfield

• A school

• A hospital

What was the relationship like among the American prisoners according to McDole?

• They were indifferent to each other

• They often fought with each other

• They were divided by rank

• They were closer than brothers