Who was the American Commander in Asia who promised 'I shall return' as he evacuated US troops from the Philippines in 1941?

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2026-02-11 14:45

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The American Commander was Douglas MacArthur said that. He was forced to avoid capture by the Japanese so he retreated from the islands. He would later make good his promise when later in the war he did return.

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