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Resistance stiffens in the Philippines

4th February 1945: Japanese morale remains high despite hunger and disease as they prepare to die for the Emperor in the steaming jungle

Feb 04, 2025
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The US Army had made good progress since landing on Luzon, but the Japanese made a stand in the capital, Manila which descended into a bloody battle

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