American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898–1945

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Asia, Modern, 20th Century
Cover of the book American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898–1945 by Mark Berhow, Terrance McGovern, Bloomsbury Publishing
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Author: Mark Berhow, Terrance McGovern ISBN: 9781782004356
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: September 20, 2012
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: Mark Berhow, Terrance McGovern
ISBN: 9781782004356
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: September 20, 2012
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manila Bay. Among the sites built were Fort Mills (Corregidor), Fort Frank, and the formidable "concrete battleship" of Fort Drum. The defenses suffered constant Japanese bombardment during World War II, leading to the surrender of American forces. In 1945 the forts were manned by Japanese soldiers determined to hold out to the bitter end. This title details the fortifications of this key strategic location, and considers both their effectiveness and historical importance.

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The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manila Bay. Among the sites built were Fort Mills (Corregidor), Fort Frank, and the formidable "concrete battleship" of Fort Drum. The defenses suffered constant Japanese bombardment during World War II, leading to the surrender of American forces. In 1945 the forts were manned by Japanese soldiers determined to hold out to the bitter end. This title details the fortifications of this key strategic location, and considers both their effectiveness and historical importance.

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