Interesting topic CvM-I think that had they held out, and subsequently been reinforced, The Japanese wouldv'e launched another offensive later on, and Bataan wouldv'e become a fortress.
I mean, the Japanese persistence to retake islands is evident through the Wake Island Campaigns, and the 7 month battle for 'The Rock'-Guadlacanal.

The US wouldv'e been in a very advantageous position, had the Battling Bastards been able to hold out...

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