Which was a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942?

When Japanese forces conquered the Philippines in 1942, they captured large numbers of American and Filipino troops, including after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor. General MacArthur had already escaped to Australia, and the retreat to Bataan happened before the final conquest. So the direct consequence was that Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers.

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