Bamboo Spear Banzai PTO (id:#65875)

(HASL 11 - Sword & Fire: Manila ID: SF22)   [next]   [previous]

South Port Area, Manila, Luzon, Philippines 1945-02-24 (13 others)

Overview:

After the 2nd Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment had cleared the Customs building, it was a matter of mopping up the remainder of the South Port facilities near the shore of Manila Bay. In performing their mission, the 1st Squadron generally encountered light resistance. The conscripted Koreans, Formosans, and Chinese workers had few weapons, no food or water, and were low in morale. Only the threat of summary execution by their Japanese officers made them carry on the struggle. Even against these forces, it would not be an easy fight for the cavalrymen.

Defender: Japanese (3rd Maritime Transport Command and attached labor personnel)  

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