Alamo Scouts
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The Alamo Scouts (U.S. 6th Army Special Reconnaissance Unit) was a reconnaissance unit of the Sixth United States Army in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The unit is best known for its role in liberating American prisoners of war (POWs) from the Japanese Cabanatuan POW camp near Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines in January 1945.
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Alamo Scouts, 6th Army Special Reconnaissance Unit | |
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Active | 28 November 1943 – November 1945 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Special reconnaissance unit |
Role | Direct action Foreign internal defense Jungle warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Special reconnaissance Unconventional warfare |
Size | 138 |
Engagements | World War II |
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