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- Battle Name is exactly "Battle of Manila"
Destruction of the PearlScenario#: SFCG5 Date: 1945-02-15 Location: Manila, PhilippinesHaving raced to get to Manila in early Februruy, the 37th Infantry Division and 1st Cavalry Division spent the next four weeks trying to take it. Despite General MacArthur's pronouncement on 6 February that "Manila had fallen'' it soon became very… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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The Walled CityScenario#: SFCG4 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, PhilippinesThe Intramuros is an ancient Spanish fortress-town built in the late 16th century. The outer walls were designed to withstand the greatest sieges possible, being 40 feet thick at the base and 15 feet thick at the top. Only 155mm, 8-inch, and 240mm… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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1st Cavalry Moves NorthScenario#: SFCG3 Date: 1945-02-15 Location: Manila, PhilippinesAfter the troopers of 1st Cavalry Division reached the shore of Manila Bay on 12 February, they turned their attention north. In their advance toward the dock facilities and the Walled City, the cavalrymen would encounter a number of Japanese… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Fighting for the FortressesScenario#: SFCG2 Date: 1945-02-21 Location: Manila, PhilippinesOnce across the Pasig River, the 37th Infantry Division pushed south into the Paco District and west along the river toward Intramuros. The Gls quickly discovered that they were in the thick of the Japanese defenses. Every store and house had a… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Clearing the North ShoreScenario#: SFCG1 Date: 1945-02-03 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe 37th Infantry Division's advance through Manila north of the Pasig River was greatly delayed. In their fighting withdrawal toward the river, the Japanese were systematically blowing up every large building in their path and setting hundreds more… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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A Change in the GovernmentScenario#: SF25 Date: 1945-02-28 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe final battle in Manila would involve the capture or destruction of the three large government buildings east of lntramuros. The Legislative and Finance Buildings would be the responsibility of 2nd Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Dash for the StairsScenario#: SF24 Date: 1945-02-26 Location: Manila, PhilippinesPrivate First Class Cleto Rodriguez's actions fighting at the Paco Railroad Station just fifteen days earlier would earn him a nomination for the Medal of Honor. Now, once again, he would be called upon to display valor far beyond what was expected.… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Iwabuchi's SarcophagusScenario#: SF23 Date: 1945-02-26 Location: Manila, PhilippinesFor the weary troopers of the 1st Cavalry Division, their final fight in Manila would be to secure the Agriculture Building where Admiral Iwabuchi had located his headquarters. Surrounded and with no hope for eventual victory, the well-stocked… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Bamboo Spear BanzaiScenario#: SF22 Date: 1945-02-24 Location: South Port Area, Manila, PhilippinesAfter 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… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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A Mass for HumanityScenario#: SF21 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, PhilippinesSituated near the center and southeast of the walled city of Intramuros were the San Augustin churches. Heavy fighting erupted all around. Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Through the Breach, Into the FireScenario#: SF20 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, PhilippinesThe entire area within the walls of Intramuros had been subjected to a massive artillery barrage the previous day and another artillery attack that lasted for ninety minutes on the morning of the main attack. When the last shells bad roared overhead~… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Fortress Within A FortressScenario#: SF19 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Fort Santiago, Manila, PhilippinesFORT SANTIAGO, MANILA, LUZON, PHILIPPINES, 23 February 1945: Shells from 240mm and 155mm American guns finally managed to breach a portion of the outer walls of this ancient Spanish fort along the south shore of the Pasig River. To escape the… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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And the Walls Come A-Tumblin' DownScenario#: SF18 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, PhilippinesTheir virtually unopposed river crossing came as a welcome relief to the men of 3rd Battalion, 129th Regiment. Taking full advantage of the limited Japanese response, the Americans advanced deeper into the ruins of the ancient walled city, placing… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Assault Across the PasigScenario#: SF17 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, PhilippinesThe battle to take the ancient Spanish city of Intramuros was ready to begin. The 1st Cavalry Division was in position west and south of the walled city. The 37th Infantry Division held key buildings east of Intramuros. Now, an amphibious assault… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Struggle Without EndScenario#: SF16 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Manila, PhilippinesEven with most off the major buildings in the Hospital/University complex now under their control, the troopers of 5th Cavalry were having an extremely difficult time in eliminating the remaining isolated pockets of Japanese from the area. It seemed… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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No Greater LoveScenario#: SF15 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: South Port Area, Manila, PhilippinesAdvancing through a light rain shower down a narrow street in the South Port Area, the men of E Troop suddenly came under machine gun and small arms fire from the Customs building. Most of the troopers dove under cover or ran behind the supporting… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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The Price of PostageScenario#: SF14 Date: 1945-02-22 Location: Manila, PhilippinesWhile the 3rd Battalion was trying to secure the City Hall, the 1st Battalion of the 145th Infantry Regiment was preparing to attack the General Post Office. Situated along the south shore of the Pasig River, the five-story tall Post Office building… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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You Can Fight City HallScenario#: SF13 Date: 1945-02-22 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe first attempt on 20 February to reach City Hall had failed. A second attempt the next day met with similar results. Beginning just before dawn on 22 February, a heavy barrage of 155mm and 105mm artillery and 81mm and 4.2-inch mortars-accompanied… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Checkout TimeScenario#: SF12 Date: 1945-02-21 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe five-story tall Manila Hotel stood watch over Dewey Boulevard, the South Port area, and the open park areas surrounding lntramuros. To gain entrance, the troopers of 12th Cavalry Regiment would have to dash across the open areas of Wallace Field,… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Venture Into CarnageScenario#: SF11 Date: 1945-02-20 Location: Manila, PhilippinesAs the Americans edged deeper into the Ermita District of downtown Manila, the Japanese response became increasingly violent. Dominating this area was the City Hall with its tall tower. Should the Americans gain control of this building it would… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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High Rent HooligansScenario#: SF10 Date: 1945-02-20 Location: South Port Area, Manila, PhilippinesIn downtown Manila just east of the High Commissioner's Office were several high-rise hotels and apartment buildings. These were the University Apartments, Peralta Apartments, Alhambra Apartments, Bayview Hotel, Miramar Apartments, Luneta Hotel and… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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First, Do No HarmScenario#: SF09 Date: 1945-02-19 Location: Manila, PhilippinesFrom 16-18 February the 148th Infantry Regiment repeatedly assaulted the Japanese positions in the Medical School and Science Buildings and had penetrated the eastern portion of the University Hospital as well. On the morning of 19 February, the 5th… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Meeting at the Elks ClubScenario#: SF08 Date: 1945-02-19 Location: Manila, PhilippinesSituated near the shores of Manila Bay were the Elks Club, the Army/Navy Club, and the High Commissioner's Office. These large structures blocked access towards Burnham Green, the Manila Hotel, and the South Port area. The Japanese positioned their… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Breakin' Into the SlammerScenario#: SF07 Date: 1945-02-18 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe new Police Station was built near the intersection of Isaac Peral and San Marcelino Streets, a few blocks northeast of the Philippine Hospital. Two stories tall and made of reinforced concrete and steel, it was fortified inside and out with… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Deliver Us from EvilScenario#: SF06 Date: 1945-02-16 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe task set before the 3rd Battalion was daunting. After two days of desperate struggle, the Japanese were still firmly in control of all major buildings within the University-Hospital complex. Barricaded within the stone and brick buildings and… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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No Safe RefugeScenario#: SF05 Date: 1945-02-15 Location: Manila, PhilippinesThe 2nd Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment finally reached Taft Avenue and proceeded to attack the Japanese holed up in the Philippine University and Hospital Complex. The Japanese had fortified themselves inside the hospital and, against Geneva… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Light 'em UpScenario#: SF04 Date: 1945-02-12 Location: Tabacalega Cigar Factory, Manila, PhilippinesThe Tabacalera Cigar Factory and warehouses were situated along the western shore of the Estero de Tanque. From here the Japanese could interdict any movement across the estero or the nearby bridge. Initial attacks on 10 February were repulsed by… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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The Grim Reaper's LairScenario#: SF03 Date: 1945-02-11 Location: Paco Cemetery, Manila, PhilippinesSituated a few blocks southeast of the new Manila Police Station was the Paco Cemetery. It was built in 1820 of two concentric adobe walls ten feet high and ten feet thick. Entry to the central courtyard was through four gates in the walls.… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Power Struggle on ProvisorScenario#: SF02 Date: 1945-02-10 Location: Isla Provisor, Manila, PhilippinesSituated along the south shore of the Pasig River, Isla Provisor was 400 by 125 meters in size, but with no sandy beaches, no seawall, no tropical jungle; just factory buildings, tin-roofed workshops, a power plant, a boiler room, and a large coal… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |
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Race to the RiverScenario#: SF01 Date: 1945-02-05 Location: Manila, PhilippinesFlames from a huge fire in the Tondo District forced the Americans to alter their path of advance towards the Pasig River east into the Binondo District in Manila. To slow the American advance, the Japanese set up roadblocks at key intersections… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila |