Comment: yes, in a way they were fighting for their country but it was because the only reason japan invaded the Philippines because it was under American control and they feared that the us was going to use it as a staging ground to invade japan because of its relatively close proximity to japan.  if the us did not control Philippines they had no reason to invad the Philippines.  hence, they were fighting Americas war on their own land, which included many civilian casualties too.  the filipinos did not want to be under american control and got their independence after the war.  hence, my people gave their blood and lives so that your white draft dodging guys did not have to go overseas and fight.  you are the one who is ridiculous.  I attacked you because you denigrated my countrymen.  your government was using the Philippines and its people for its own benefit.