#World War II
Articles tagged with «World War II».
United States Asiatic Fleet: History and Operations
History of the US Navy's Asiatic Fleet, from its 1902 creation to its dissolution in 1942 during World War II.
Maggie Leones: Filipino Intelligence Officer and Silver Star Recipient
Magdalena Leones was the first Asian woman to receive the Silver Star Medal for her WWII intelligence work in the Philippines.
Camp Holmes Internment Camp: WWII History and Legacy in Baguio
History of Camp Holmes, the WWII internment camp in Baguio housing 500 civilians until 1944.
Japanese invasion of Cebu
The 1942 Japanese invasion of Cebu secured the island for the Mindanao campaign during World War II.
Japanese cruiser Kiso: Design, Service History and Sinking in Manila Bay
History of the Imperial Japanese Navy Kuma-class light cruiser Kiso, from construction to its sinking in Manila Bay in 1944.
Douglas MacArthur: Military Career and Philippine Service
Overview of Douglas MacArthur's military career, his role in the Philippines, and his command in World War II and the Korean War.
Battle of Camotes Islands: US Liberation of Poro and Ponson Islands
Overview of the 1944-1945 Battle of Camotes Islands, detailing US amphibious invasions of Poro and Ponson Islands against Japanese forces.
101st Field Artillery Regiment (PA): Reserve Unit and Infantry Combat in Mindanao
History of the 101st Field Artillery Regiment, a Philippine Army reserve unit that fought as infantry during the 1942 Japanese invasion of M...
Japanese invasion of Lingayen Gulf
The 1941 Japanese invasion of Lingayen Gulf was the key landing operation in the conquest of the Philippines during World War II.
Battle of Luzon: 1945 Campaign and Strategic Aftermath
Overview of the 1945 Battle of Luzon, detailing Allied forces, Japanese resistance, and the strategic recapture of the Philippine island.
Emigdio C. Cruz: Medal of Valor Recipient and Wartime Physician
Major Emigdio C. Cruz, Philippine Army officer and Manuel Quezon's physician, earned the Medal of Valor for his secret 1943-1944 guerrilla l...
Battle of Wawa Dam: 1945 Conflict for Manila's Water Supply
The 1945 Battle of Wawa Dam was a critical WWII engagement in the Philippines to secure Manila's water sources against Japanese forces.
USS Canopus (AS-9): Submarine Tender and the Defense of the Philippines
History of USS Canopus (AS-9), a US Navy submarine tender that served in the Philippines and was scuttled in Mariveles Bay during World War...
Fisheries II: US Navy Patrol Vessel in the Defense of the Philippines
History of Fisheries II, a US Navy vessel scuttled at Corregidor during World War II.
U.S. Naval Radio Station, Tarlac
History and operations of the U.S. Naval Radio Station in Capas, Tarlac, from 1962 to 1989.
Patrol torpedo boat Q-112 Abra
History of Q-112 Abra, a US Army patrol torpedo boat in WWII Philippines.
Battle for the Recapture of Bataan (1945)
The 1945 US and Filipino recapture of Bataan, securing Manila Bay for the liberation of Manila.
Palawan massacre: 1944 World War II atrocity in Puerto Princesa
The 1944 Palawan massacre saw 139 Allied POWs killed by Japanese forces in Puerto Princesa, leading to the Yamashita Standard.
Invasion of Lingayen Gulf: Allied Amphibious Operation and Kamikaze Campaign
The 1945 Allied invasion of Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines, a major WWII amphibious operation marked by intense kamikaze attacks.
Attack on Clark Field: The 1941 Japanese Airstrike
The 1941 Japanese airstrike on Clark Field was a pivotal WWII event that devastated the US Far East Air Force in the Philippines.