Today in World War II History—April 10, 1942
Sunday, April 10, 2022 by Sarah Sundin

American prisoners on the Bataan Death March, April 1942 (US National Archives: 532548)
80 Years Ago—Apr. 10, 1942: Bataan Death March begins: 75,000 US & Filipino troops are forced on a 55-mile march to Camp O’Donnell over the next two weeks; about 10,000 will die.
James Landis is officially made the director of US Office of Civilian Defense.
Candy and cigarettes are rationed in the Netherlands.