POSSIBLE POINTS: 4.62 During the fall of the square was forced to retreat off the island, but he vowed to return for his men.Thousands of American and Filipino forces were square . If the country and become prisoners of war in a Japanese prison camp . This became known as the square General George Patton General Dwight Eisenhower

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POSSIBLE POINTS: 4.62 During the fall of the square was forced to retreat off the island, but he vowed to return for his men.Thousands of American and Filipino forces were square . If the country and become prisoners of war in a Japanese prison camp . This became known as the square General George Patton General Dwight Eisenhower

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General Douglas MacArthur

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This question relates to a historical event during World War II, specifically the fall of the Philippines and the involvement of American and Filipino forces against Japanese aggression. The key figure mentioned is an American general, and the question hints at a famous quote related to a promise of return. The context and names provided narrow down the focus to General Douglas MacArthur. MacArthur was a prominent figure during the Pacific Theater of World War II. His role in the Philippines, especially his forced retreat and subsequent return, is a significant historical event. The statement about being forced to retreat, vowing to return, and the situation of American and Filipino soldiers becoming prisoners of war aligns with MacArthur's experience in the Philippines during the early years of World War II. The famous quote, "I shall return," is attributed to MacArthur after he was ordered by President Roosevelt to leave the Philippines in the face of the Japanese invasion. His departure was a strategic move, yet it left many soldiers behind. MacArthur's vow to return was fulfilled in October 1944 when he landed in Leyte, part of the Philippine Archipelago, signaling the beginning of the Philippines' liberation from Japanese occupation.

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