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April 1942, Philippines. The Bataan Death March - one of the most brutal war crimes of World War II. American tank sergeant Lester Tenney from the 192nd Tank Battalion survived 65 miles of hell without food or water. Of 76000 prisoners of war, 20000 died within days. Japanese guards deliberately ran over prisoners with trucks, shot those who begged for water, and turned the march into mass murder.

In this documentary investigation, you'll discover: how Lester Tenney survived where 50 men died every hour, what helped him endure Camp O'Donnell death camp where 1500 Americans perished, how he survived the sinking of a prison ship where 1692 out of 1700 prisoners died, and what single thought kept him from giving up.

This story is based on real documents: sworn testimony, US military archives, medical reports, and Lester Tenney's own memoir "My Hitch in Hell: The Bataan Death March." Every date, every name, every number is documented and verified.

You'll witness: actual conditions of Japanese captivity, survival methods in extreme circumstances, psychology of a man on the edge of life and death, strength of an American soldier's spirit, Japanese war crimes documented by postwar tribunals.

The Bataan Death March of 1942 became a symbol of brutality in the Pacific War. Camp O'Donnell, Cabanatuan, the prison ship Arisan Maru, Omuta coal mines - Lester Tenney's entire journey through 42 months of Japanese captivity. This is a story about what a human being can endure beyond what the mind can imagine.

Key Facts:
• 76000 POWs started the march
• 20000 died within the first days
• 65 miles under scorching sun
• Road temperature reached 140°F (60°C)
• Camp O'Donnell killed 1500 Americans and 26000 Filipinos
• Lester Tenney's weight dropped from 165 to 98 pounds
• Only 8 men survived the Arisan Maru sinking

Documentary Sources:
National WWII Museum (USA)
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Lester Tenney's memoir "My Hitch in Hell" (1995)
Congressional testimony (1999)
Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal records
US Army medical reports (1945-1946)

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Why This Story Matters Today:
Lester Tenney lived to 96 and fought until his final days for recognition of war crimes. In 2009, he received an official apology from Japan. His story is a reminder of the cost of war and the power of human spirit. This isn't just military history - it's a lesson about what humans can overcome when they have a purpose: survive and tell the truth.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT: This video is a dramatic reconstruction of real historical events based on documentary sources, eyewitness testimony, military archives, and participant memoirs. All facts, dates, names, and events are documented and verified by historical records.

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