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American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898–1945
By Mark Berhow, Terrance McGovern and Chris Taylor
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The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manila Bay. Among the sites built were Fort Mills (Corregidor), Fort Frank, and the formidable "concrete battleship" of Fort Drum. The defenses suffered constant Japanese bombardment during World War II, leading to the surrender of American forces. In 1945 the forts were manned by Japanese soldiers determined to hold out to the bitter end. This title details the fortifications of this key strategic location, and considers both their effectiveness and historical importance.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A great cataloging of the fortifications of the Philippines prior to the end of the World War II. The book shows the tragic irony of the folly on large fixed defenses. Many of the structures still seem to remain as structures yet the weaponry itself may have been destroyed through the sabotage prior to capture or through war itself. It was quite interesting to know why. Great book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The individual batteries were described in extensive
detail as well as the terrain divisions which constituted
the island.
Gun photos were very clear.
Of interest to some might be the photos and description
of "The Concrete Battleship" in the harbor's middle.
Did not know that 8 " railway guns were there ( stored
and never operational).
"A picture is worth a thousand words."
Some method must be found to make photos and
diagrams readable. As such, they can't be enlarged
and only take up space.