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The fall of the Philippines, 1941-42

The Philippine Islands stood in the way of Japanese expansion in the Pacific, and were therefore an immediate target when war broke out in December 1941. Defended by a mixed Filipino-American force under the flamboyant Douglas MacArthur, the islands were hit by surprise Japanese aerial attacks that...

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Main Author:	Chun, Clayton K. S. (Author)
Other Authors:	Gerrard, Howard (Illustrator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Series:	Campaign (Osprey Publishing) 243
Subjects:	World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Philippines World War, 1939-1945 > Philippines > Aerial operations World War, 1939-1945 > Philippines > Amphibious operations
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