The Battle of Corregidor took place during World War II from May 5 to May 6, 1942. It was a significant conflict between the forces of the United States and Japan, occurring on the island of Corregidor in the Philippines. The battle aimed to defend the island, which was a key military outpost for the Allies in the Pacific. Despite fierce resistance from American and Filipino troops, the Japanese forces ultimately captured Corregidor. This defeat marked a critical point in the Philippines campaign, leading to the fall of the Bataan Peninsula and the eventual occupation of the Philippines by Japan.