What island was captured by japan resulting in the deaths of thousands of american prisoners of war

The island of Luzon which was home to to the Philippines capital Manila was captured by Japan resulting in the deaths of thousands of American prisoners of war.

Explanation:

When the Japanese began invading the island soon after bombing Pearl Harbor, the U. S army held their base with combined forces of the Filipino army as best as they could. But without any support from U. S Navy and Airforce, the army soon surrendered before the Japanese. Lack of food and ammunition was also important cause for surrender. The island was located at a strategic position and gaining the island along with the American prisoners of war was a plus for the Japanese in the war. Soon after the surrender, the American soldiers were led to war camps on foot where they were tortured en route. The surviving lot of soldiers died in the camp from starvation, beatings and extreme hardship coupled with diseases and torture.