Bataan Definition

bataan
noun
  1. the peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945

"Bataan" in song lyrics

See how bataan is used in real songs:

  • "abucay bataan"
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  • "national convention amer defenders bataan"
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  • "phoenix national convention amer defenders bataan"
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