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Title
And the Walls Come A-Tumblin' Down
Description
Their 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 their left flank along Beaterio Street. As they moved west towards …
Publisher
Date
1945-02-23
Scenario#
SF18
Scenario Description
Their 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 their left flank along Beaterio Street. As they moved west towards Fort Santiago the men of 3rd Battalion encountered ever increasing resistance as the Japanese slowly recovered from the heavy artillery shelling. 2nd Battalion of the 145th Regiment moved south of Beaterio Street, while 1st Battalion, 145th Regiment drove south towards the Aquarium. By now the Japanese were fully aware of the Gls' presence.
Location
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Manila was a major battle of the Philippine campaign of 1944–45, during the Second World War. It was fought by forces from both the United States and the Philippines against Japanese troops in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The month-long battle, which resulted in the death of over 100,000 civilians and the complete devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting fought by American forces in the Pacific theater. Japanese forces committed mass murder against Filipino civilians during the battle and American firepower killed many people. Japanese resistance and American artillery also destroyed much of Manila's architectural and cultural heritage dating back to the city's founding. Manila became one of the most devastated capital cities during the entire war, alongside Berlin and Warsaw. The battle ended the almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of Dai Do
Combatants
American
Japanese
Additional Information
Scenario Type = Historical

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