Battle of Manila 1945 | Freedom of the Philippines by US Army- ww2 documentary

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In February 1945, the battle to liberate Manila turned into one of World War II's most horrific urban catastrophes. This documentary examines the brutal month-long fight where American forces, desperate to save civilians and prisoners, clashed with fanatical Japanese naval troops refusing to surrender. We delve into the strategic decisions of General MacArthur and Admiral Iwabuchi, the street-by-street combat, and the tragic fate of the city's inhabitants. Using declassified after-action reports, archival footage, and survivor testimonies, we uncover how a promised liberation descended into a devastating battle that destroyed a capital and claimed over 100,000 Filipino lives. Discover the full story of courage, tragedy, and destruction. For more forgotten chapters of WWII, Subscribe, Like, and Share. 🔔
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D) KEYWORDS:
Battle of Manila 1945, Manila destruction WWII, General MacArthur Philippines, Japanese atrocities Manila, urban warfare Pacific

TAGS:
World War 2 stories, Battle of Manila, Pacific War documentary, Douglas MacArthur, Japanese Naval Defense Force, urban combat WWII, 37th Infantry Division, 11th Airborne Division, war in the Philippines, war crimes WWII

REFERENCES:

Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila by James M. Scott

Tragedy of Manila by Alfonso J. Aluit (National Historical Commission of the Philippines)

The "Battle of Manila" collection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), including 14th Corps after-action reports.

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