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How far were prisoners forced to march during the Bataan Death March?
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Bataan Death March
Prisoners during the Bataan Death March, 1942.
The Bataan Death March involved a forced trek of approximately 66 miles (106 km) from the Bataan Peninsula to a railhead in San Fernando. Most prisoners began this journey in Mariveles at the southern tip of the peninsula, though others joined the columns along the route.
Following the march to San Fernando, the prisoners were transported by rail to Capas and then forced to walk an additional 7 miles (11 km) to reach Camp O’Donnell.