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US Marines pulling back to second line
Saturday, January 24, 1942 www.onwar.com
US Marines withdrawing in BataanIn the Philippines... The American forces begin withdrawals to their second line of defense.
On the Eastern Front... The Soviet offensive south of Kharkov has now crossed the Donets. Barvenkovo is retaken from the Germans.
In the Dutch East Indies... Four Dutch and American destroyers attack Japanese troop transports off Balikpapan sinking five ships.
In the South Pacific... Japanese troops land on Kenari in the Celebes and an important airfield is captured.