Japanese invasion of the east Batan coast temporarily failed according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 5 April 1942

An item reported that American artillery forced the Japanese invading the east Bataan coast, Philippines back sinking several barges loaded with troops.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 116 dated 5 April 1942.