Thunder on Bataan

This book explores the brief but significant role of the American Provisional Tank Group during the early days of the Pacific War, particularly in the Philippines, highlighting their critical contributions in battle and their harrowing experiences as prisoners of war. Through detailed primary research and compelling personal stories, it sheds light on the tank unit’s combat efforts, the evolution of tank tactics in the campaign, and the intense human stories behind the soldiers' journey from enlistment to liberation. The narrative restores the importance of tanks in this important chapter of World War II history while also acknowledging the brutal aftermath faced by the soldiers.