Why did glenn frazier join the military in 1941 and why did he think he would be safe when he was assigned to the Philippines?

Glenn Frazier joined the military in 1941 out of a sense of duty and adventure, seeking to serve his country during a time of rising global tensions. When assigned to the Philippines, he believed he would be safe because the islands were considered a strategic outpost, and he had been led to think that they were well-defended against any potential enemy attacks. This perception of security was shattered shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the invasion of the Philippines.