11th Airborne Lands at Luzon
American Eighth Army soldiers debark from LCI(L)s [Landing Craft Infantry, Large] in Luzon. “File number: 259015. Released: Feb. 14, 1945.
Navy lands Eighth Army on West coast of Luzon–Troops of the U.S. 8th Army under command of Lieutenant General Robert L. Eichelberger, pour off Navy LCI’s (landing craft infantry) and wade ashore between San Narciso and San Antonio on the west coast of Luzon on January 29, 1945, in a brilliant move calculated to cut off Bataan Peninsula and to capture the naval base at Olongapo. Tactical surprise was achieved to such a dress that not a man, ship or plane was lost in the landing.” 29 January 1945.
Long before the American invasion began, General Yamashita divided his Luzon forces into three groups, each centered around a remote geographical region. The largest of these groups and under the direct command of Yamashita was Shobu Group, located in northern Luzon with about 152,000 troops.
A much smaller force, Kembu Group, with approximately 30,000 troops, occupied the Clark Air Field complex as well as the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor. The third major force, Shimbu Group, consisted of some 80,000 soldiers occupying the southern sections of Luzon, an area that included the island’s long Bicol Peninsula as well as the mountains immediately east of Manila. Most Shimbu units were in the latter area and controlled the vital reservoirs that provided most of the capital area’s water supply.
On 31 January, X-ray Day, two regiments of the 11th Airborne Division, under the command of Maj. Gen. Joseph M. Swing, landed unopposed. The paratroopers seized a nearby bridge before the surprised Japanese defenders had a chance to demolish it, and then the paratroopers turned toward Manila. The division’s third regiment, the 511th Parachute, dropped in by air to join the advance, which by the following day was speeding north along the paved highway toward the capital to the cheers of throngs of grateful Filipino civilians along the way.
Originally the 11th Airborne Division, one of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger’s Eighth Army units, had been slated to contain Japanese troops throughout southwestern Luzon. But acting on MacArthur’s orders, Eichelberger pushed the division north.
Once they were on land, they started down Highway 17 toward Tagatay. That journey consisted of approximately 30 miles of valleys, flat terrain of rice and cane fields, mountains and careful traversing along the crests of ridges.
The distance between Tagatay and Manila was about 37 miles, taking them passed Nichols Field before reaching Manila proper. This was the main supply area for the Japanese troops and the city’s port was a crucial stop-off for the enemy on other islands.
Reference: “Rakkasans” & “The Angels: The History of the 11th Airborne” by: Gen. E.M. Flanagan Jr.; YouTube.com; U.S. Army; Hyperwar.
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Posted on January 8, 2018, in WWII and tagged 11th airborne, 1940's, Airborne, Army, family history, History, Luzon, Military History, Pacific War, WW2, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 112 Comments.
Very informative.
(Minor note: Fourth paragraph, I think you mean Corregidor, not “Corridor.” The map shows Kembu Group controlling Corregidor, the small but strategically important and very famous island in Manila Bay recaptured by US paratroopers in February 1945. Been there many times. Spell Check trick?)
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Exactly and thanks for telling me. Every time I type in Corregidor, the spell-check tries to change it to Corridor or Correggio!!
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Thought so. Great work overall!
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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Thank you very much, Penny. You are so diligent in helping me to save this history!
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By any chance, do you know how they got such clean footage for the newsreels? (I really like the map)
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I can’t take a decent photo, so you won’t get any expert answer to that from me. But I do know that today’s digital experts can repair and enhance much of the old films. The maps do help to clarify what I’m talking about.
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The footage from these old battles is amazing, GP. I only wish people would learn from history instead of making the same mistakes again and again.
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The school systems don’t even seem to understand by the way they cut the curriculum. The politicians… well…by some of the statements they make, I wonder if they went to school at all.
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Much appreciated. History can teach us so much about ourselves.
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Excellent story, I am going to reblog this one for you.
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Thank you.
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Yet another outstanding post! I just read “Never Call Me A Hero” by N. Jack Dusty Kleiss. This account is about a dive bomber pilot who flew in the Battle of Midway. There is a connection between these two accounts.
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I keep getting books and yet I continue to hear of others!! With the renewed interest these days of WWI and WWII, I can’t keep up!!
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Great historical post, as I usually expect from you gp.
Your site has quite a few faithful followers who still share the Patriotic fervor.
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Our governments could always stand improvement – but they’re still among the best in the world – hence the patriotism!!
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I’m one of those who’s always thought of the Philippines as purely jungle, so much of this is revelation, as far as the countryside goes. And I appreciate the video. For some reason, it reminded me of the newsreels that used to be played when we went to the movies in the 1950s, and television programs like “You Are There.” We were being educated day in and day out about the war and its meaning — and not only in the classroom.
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Exactly! Now today, kids haven’t the foggiest idea what we’re talking about!!
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In the battle in the Philippines,
When USA Soldiers were fighting under the harsh natural environment, was it true that MacArthur was running away?
Oh,don’t dislike me !!:D
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Feel free to ask any question, Nasuko, we are all trying to find the truth here and understand that world from so long ago. Many of the soldiers did feel betrayed and abandoned when MacArthur left the Philippines, but the general was a career soldier and felt obligated to follow the orders of his Commander-in-Chief (President FDR). It would be like Admiral Yamamoto saying ‘NO’ to the Emperor.
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Great ThanksDr GP Cox 😀
I have 2 question,this comment is Not nasty!
①Philippine Prime Governor ;MacArthur’s father ( Roots of Scotland),why did not made Philipine independent?
MacArthur tortureed the Japanese and Japanese side Filipino.
MacArthur who escaped continued to issue orders from Australia, many of the exhausted American soldiers surrendered and became pow of Japan.
Japanese military transport vehicles were destroyed by the US military, there was no food, both American soldiers and Japanese soldiers were likely to die of hunger and malaria.
There was no Method other than way for a small number of Japanese soldiers to “walk” to move a large number of American soldiers.
American soldiers had more pow, it was possible to attack small Japanese soldiers .
②Why did Large number of America’s POW NOT counterattack against a small number of Japanese soldiers?
“Bataan death march” is Propaganda,
for the domestic civilian for MacArthur’s protection,at the time,I think 😀
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I can not answer your first question. I do not have enough info for that. I have mentioned many of your points about the march in my older posts. I have stated that the amount of POWs far exceeded what the Japanese expected, so food was scarce and they could not be contained in the current area, the march was inevitable. I think people refuse to take that into consideration when they read about the beatings and be-headings. Our soldiers were far too exhausted and starving by the time they surrendered to ever be able to overpower the Japanese guards who were in good shape, well-fed and armed. I’ve explained that the guards were not only fearful of their superior officers, but looked down on the prisoners as being cowards for giving up.
I do not try to judge any side on this blog, merely trying to deal with the facts and try to understand that far away world.
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Great Thanks Dr.GP Cox!!:D
I wonder why…2question ,for a long time!!
So i ask you these question 😀
History of 100years ago,I heard.
America VS Spain war , make the Philippines to independence from Spanish colonial rule.
Signed the Paris Convention in 1898( the United States = Spain war,)America purchased Philippines.
1899 Philippine VS American War( Arthur MacArthur, Jr)for independence of the Philippines.
1916 Jones Act( the United States Congress),The Philippines was colonized by American. 😀
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My question is here!!!XD!!
and New be interested in chronology!!
Easy to understand
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http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/228633/Colonization-of-The-Philippines/#vars!date=1882-01-21_00:54:18!
The answer was written as to why the United States bought the Philippines from the Spanish colonial rule (1898Paris Convention,SpanishvsUSAwar), 1899Philippin VS USA war,why did not make the Philippines independent?
Is this true?
“Why Did They Take The Land?”
https://philippinesprojectbymarandgabi.weebly.com/american-colonization.html
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Thank you, dear friend.
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Dr.GP Cox,
I wonder where should I write,so I do here.
I heard Mr. Matisse will visit to China.
I expect that the war experiencer Secretary of Matisse will persistent efforts to the “no war” way to the end.
The most important thing we should learn from past the war is “no war,again”.
And we ordinary ppl should become wise so that it will not be utelized by politicians making money at the war.
For that reason, we need to analyze the past and study and learn from failure(war).
I am Not interested in the act of glorifying “Japanese battleship Yamato”.
Rather, I think that faction between the Army and the Navy has resulted in the death of useless young soldiers.
In the times, the ship had been changing from a ship to a fighter aircraft.
Foresight was necessary that puts emphasis on fighter aircraft,not Yamato.
I highly appreciate the foresight of Prime Minister Tojo’s Testament before death penalty.
Although MacArthur has been glorifyed, American citizen needs to think about his “Bataan march of death”, “What was the failure?”
Large number of young American soldiers became prisoner and died, Considering that “plan mistake” and ” politician ‘s planning” at the time is “learn from the past”.
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Young generation are not interested in past war because they realize that it is “silly thing”.
The war, ordinary ppl are hurting their bodies, In vain battle opponents who do not fight directly each other, and politicians’ money-making skill.
In the United States, POTUS Tranp were chosen, why?
Ppl are so sick and tired of politicians’ money bribes.
When a politician receives $ 100000000, young people work hard with a one dollar chip.
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I don’t think young people believe it is a silly thing. Of what I see, young people are isolated within their technology groupings and become centered on themselves. Any war or disturbance right now doesn’t mean anything because it doesn’t concern them directly. They don’t have to conserve food or gasoline, their relatives aren’t fighting and dying – they go through nothing that our ancestors did.
Personally, I wish I could wash my hands of all politicians.
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Nasuko, you explained it all when you you say politician and mistake in the same sentence. That is where (in my opinion) where the blame lies. Far too many died on all sides and Hopefully no one will ever go through that again!
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英語で書けないので日本語で書きます、翻訳しやすいよう言葉は簡潔に書きます。
次のブログでフィリピンの民間人の一人の意見を載せた、すると話の流れが再び日本人攻撃に流れている。
過去の戦争から学ぶという文言を利用して、日本攻撃をしたい又は自虐したい人が再び集まる。
今の緊迫した情勢で、アメリカと日本の民間人の感情が悪くなれば、喜ぶのは誰なのか。
アメリカ人と日本人が70年以上前の事で、過去にこんな酷い事をしたというのはお互い様。
死のバターン行進を引き合いにしばしば出すが、アメリカや現地ゲリラがした事も相当に酷い。
そして、死のバターン行進を招いた最大の原因はマッカーサーの判断ミス。
最終的にアメリカは人体実験で核爆弾を日本に落とし、民間人を大量虐殺した。
この戦争で最も酷いことは、この原爆投下。戦争を終わらせることが出来た、というのは都合のよい「言い訳」にしか過ぎない。
しかし、70年以上も前の事を言っても仕方が無く、今の時代の私たちは友人でもある。白人が黄色人種を、という壁もあるかもしれない、現実問題。
しかし、そういう事も含め、全てを飲み込んで、オバマ大統領と安倍総理が広島原爆ドームの前と真珠湾で握手した。これで過去の戦争の惨禍はお互いに帳消し。
それなのに、貴殿の記録は、ややもすると「日本批判」へと傾いて行く。
否、それを望む人達が集まって来てあおっているのかもしれない。
それを繰り返しているので私は再び書き込んだ。
若者が興味を持たないのは、「全くつまらないから」。
そして若い人達は、ブログはしない。
ブログ、フェイスブック、ツイッターに大人が入り込んできたので、彼らは、もっと手軽で簡単なツールを利用する。
若い人達に理解させようとか、先祖に感謝させようとか、それ自体が無理。
それ以上に、今の社会を動かしている私たち大人が、再び戦場に若者を送り出さなくて良いよう、努力するしかない。
そういうところは、若い人たちはよく見ている。
私の意見は以上だ。
貴殿のブログを訪問する事はもう止める。
私は、アメリカ人も大好きだ。
戦争が起きないことだけを願っている、そしてアメリカ人と日本人の次の世代が、こだわりなく友人でいられる事を強く願う。
ありがとう、Dr,GP Cox.
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I am sorry that you will not be returning here. I do not try to inflict hatred for the Japanese or anyone else. Here in the US, history is barely being taught in the schools, a sad situation, and even when it is, the war in the Pacific was barely known. I wish people to learn from our previous mistakes, not repeat them. By cutting off your visits, you cut off our comparisons of the history. I like the Japanese, my father did as well once the war ended, in fact I don’t believe I ever met someone who did not like the Japanese – your people are easy to like.
The atomic bomb is still to this day a highly debated subject – many believe it should not have happened, some say it ended the war quickly and actually saved lives in the long run – we can only guess what the alternative might have brought.
Perhaps the google translation is causing a problem, but I regret losing you and will always consider you a friend.
GP Cox
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Correct. Then we released them to be independent.
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An interesting lesson of history. I hope the young generation read your blog. They barely know the history of their country.
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That is so true. Unfortunately I only have a few young readers. I wish I knew how to interest them in their own history and those of other nations.
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Like those militaire humor a lot.but all the deaths so far from home,what a tragedic
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That is why humor was so important to them. They had to endure so much.
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Interesting- and hooray for a successful landing! Thanks for including the video too- it was interesting to see the area you’re writing about! It’s not at all like I pictured it (much less cover, at least where it was filmed.)
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The islands are varied, I imagine you were picturing a jungle – and that is there too. I’m glad you found the video helpful. I try to find those not very long, I know people have other blogs to get to. Thanks for coming by, Anne.
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It was a good length! Yeah, it’s tricky to check out longer ones, mainly because I try to do it when the kids are busy elsewhere, but I think they have built in radar. As soon as Mom’s watching something they maybe shouldn’t BOOM, they come running 😉
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Great post and I enjoyed the video…love the detail….you bring history to life in a factual way…can’t thank you enough!!
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I am just thrilled you find it interesting, Kirt!!
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I do…thank you for all of the posts!!
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You are more than welcome!!
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thank you very much. They deserve more recognition.
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That clip shows just how close and personal the fighting was back then. With their own bombs and napalm exploding only just in front of the advance positions, it must have taken a great deal of nerve to have stood your ground. Nice tribute to brave young men, GP.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m very glad you found it useful, Pete. Just reading my description wouldn’t have done it justice.
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Wow! Really informative and best part is what a tough OC…”hearing eyeballs move!” LOL! I enjoyed this GP. Thanks!
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To some recruits and privates, I’m sure it seemed their OC or DI could actually hear their eyes move, eh?!
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For sure….I heard tales from my male friends who served National Service that they cringe on hearing footsteps of their OC😃
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haha, I’ll bet they do!!
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What a great feeling that must have been to have the Filipino civilians cheering as you walked down the road. A voice of appreciation in the midst of turmoil.
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You always see that sort of thing pictured in Europe, little do people know how they felt in the Pacific, eh?!!
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you, John.
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You are very welcome.
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Enjoy the cartoons as well
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The humor did a huge part of keeping their morale high, which was very important for their survival. I include it here to not only to share that part of their service with the readers, but also to have something for everyone.
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Nice job, GP.
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Thanks, John.
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“throngs of grateful Filipino civilians”. How awful it must have been for those poor people to have to live with their Japanese guests and how wonderful for them to welcome back Uncle Sam!
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You are going to find out on Thursday. A fellow blogger, Rosalinda was a baby when this was going on, but her father told her about it. We’ll be posting that on the 11th.
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Thanks for including the video. I’m always fascinated by WWII movies especially the Pacific end of it. I don’t know why. Maybe because I was in the middle of it while I was a baby and now want to know and feel how it was as an adult back then.
BTW, Tagaytay Ridge is directly across Taal Lake from my hometown.
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My father was at both places! I hope you have another story for us as we go through Luzon? I can’t wait till Thursday for your first one.
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Were your father there before Dec. 8, 1941? I heard it was a beautiful country with all great amenities for foreigners then. Have you been to the Philippines at all? Tagaytay is a famous resort town now. It has fantastic view looking down to Taal Lake where the famous Taal Volcano is located.
I have to have a brain recall to see if I can remember more things. I have to talk to Mom. Looking forward to Thursday.
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I meant was your father there? I reread that sentence a few times and I still missed it. Oh well. . . Talk to me in Filipino. Tense and grammar can be the same. You just know what people say. My husband is still confused sometimes when I talk after 48 years of marriage. Funny!
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haha, I’ve heard the same thing and English is my first and ONLY language – so NO problem!!
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No, Smitty was not in the P.I. before January 1945. I have not had the pleasure of visiting. (budget reasons and my better-half refuses to fly). My friend Koji took a letter from me to my dad to be read at a Japanese ceremony on Leyte.
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I’m also afraid of flying. Also of boat ride. I want my feet on the ground. It’s safer. My husband will be asleep already before takeoff and here I am holding to the armrest for dear life. I said my rosary 3-4 times before I landed in Manila the four times I went home.
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I like the beginning and the end of a flight because you can see the speed, in the middle I get bored and read through the trip. But since married to my better-half, no flights.
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Those are the most dangerous parts of a flight. A neighbor here who works for Boeing once told me flight is the safest means of travel. I’m not convinced. I still don’t feel safe. I’ll fly only if I have to and I’ll say my prayer silently till I land.
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Not to worry. I can always edit if you wish (to be honest, I hadn’t even noticed the typo!!) You HAVE to comment to give me more stories!! 🙂
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Please edit it. Thanks GP.
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Will do.
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Did you have a photo of your dad or the P.I. you would like to run with your story?
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“Tactical surprise was achieved to such a dress that not a man, ship or plane was lost in the landing.” Wow! –Curt
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Now you know why Gen. Swing would be followed any where by his men – and why he insisted on so much training. Quite a bunch.
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The best of all types of generals, from my perspective, G. Yes, you have to get the job done, but to do it with the minimum of lost life! –Curt
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Those poor medics being shot at when evacuating casualties! Am sure that’s not allowed in the rules! Yes indeed, politics aside, I think the USA Armed Forces do their very best wherever they’re sent.
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I know they appreciate hearing that too!! No, shooting at medics is not supposed to be done, but that may be where the saying “All’s fair in love and war” comes from.
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Invaluable video, GP. Thank you
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My pleasure, Derrick. Short and to the point. Thanks for watching it.
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Where were u during my history exams in OCS?
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Uh-oh, sorry about that!! But you passed any way – didn’t you?!!
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Amazing videos the military used to put out.
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Nowadays we see the wars first hand, like CNN did with the First Gulf War. This 15 January, National Geographic Channel is starting a show ‘Chain of Command’ showing the US and Iraqi troops. I think it should be shown. People tend to forget that we are in so many armed conflicts right now!!
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One of the very many reasons I enjoy your blog is because it is comprehensive. Growing up with movies of the 50s and 60s and the omnipresent image of the Iwo Jima monument, one would think only Marines fought in the Pacific.
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I know, right?!! Even the History Channel does that – plus they are sort of slanted on some of their points of view (as with FDR) – so many of those I don’t even bother to watch again.
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Some famous footage there. A grueling and gruesome campaign – to say the least.
The Longest Day was on TV last night. And I just watched Darkest Hour at the theatre the other day. A very good movie – though I’m there will be parts that people contest. I was 17 when Churchill died in ’65. I have memories of the reverence that people had for what he did. Myself, I always considered him to be a great man. Don’t think we would have got through that mess without him.
Have a good one.
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Well…. I’d best stay off the subject of Churchill. For one, his memory in his books doesn’t quite jive with the facts. I appreciate movies that attempt to create an accurate telling of events, but giving the viewer the element of sheer terror will always be the missing element. We can only attempt to visualize that world. Thanks for being such a loyal reader and i like hearing your point of view!!
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It amazing to think about all the power you need to overtake a small little island in the middle of the Pacific. But then again, the Japs were a tough opponent.
Just a curious question, have you ever watched the ‘Why We Fight’ series?
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No, I have not watched that series in full. Capra was a Major in the Signal Corps at the time and FDR wanted to make certain that the majority of citizens that were isolationists knew why we going overseas. Everyone was aware of fighting the Japanese because of Pearl Harbor, but most of the men and equipment were being sent to Europe.
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Thank you for including the video clip, GP. It brings the battle to our computer screens and helps us realize what those men endured. Excellent post!
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My pleasure. It is short, but it makes a point. Thanks for watching it!
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Nowadays, it is common to see soldiers wearing Kevlar – scary to watch troops in nothing more than cottons.
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So true – just how many could have been saved if we knew of Kevlar back then!!
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I’m not sure when my dad made it to the Philippines, but I’ve tried to read as much as I can about that area of the war. I was binge watching a “WWII in the Pacific” last night on AHC. I’ve seem most of them before, but I still find nuances I missed. Then I come here and find nuances they missed! Thanks!
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So much of the Pacific reported was for the USMC. Even back then, the Marines were given the headlines. I am so glad that histories for the 11th A/B were written, because they were being kept a secret in New Guinea, no mention of them existing until Leyte. Mac called them “his secret weapon.” As I’ve repeatedly mentioned, every man saw the war differently, so there are a million stories – each one holds a clue to each event. Then to top it all off – documents are STILL being de-classified, so even more is learned!!
I’m thrilled you’re so interested! I have asked you in the past if you knew your father’s unit, right? I’ve looked through the chaos around here, but can’t locate what it was – can you repeat?
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478th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion – I don’t know if that helps.
I love reading this stuff. I truly enjoyed your series on the Korean War, even though I hardly knew anyone who was in it.
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Thanks! I was only born 2 months after Korea erupted, but I was surprised how many I knew who had been there when i started all this research!!
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I’ve only just started hunting around, but ran into this old article that might give you an idea about where and when of your father’s unit.
http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourpennhills/yourpennhillsmore/4291244-74/memorial-war-vento
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Thanks. I think I actually knew that man (through my father). When my daughter and I were in Pittsburgh last summer, we did tour a new memorial. We had previously seen a Korean War memorial but the new one was for WWII.
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I’ll still be looking around to see what I can locate. (if that’s OK by you, of course.)
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I’d be interested in anything you can find.
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I’ll keep looking then!
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the Battle in and around the Philippines has always been of interest to me because it was at the Battle of Puttol in 1900, when my great grandfather was there with a battalion he was charged with as captain during the Spanish American War, that he was gravely wounded by a musket ball to the head..They held the area despite the casualties and his tale of the arduous return stateside with the musket ball lodged in his skull is both harrowing and tragic at best….for he succumbs to his wounds almost 6 months later once he is brought back to Atlanta….
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9E02EED7103AE132A0575AC2A96E9C946197D6CF
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How awful for your grandfather to have endured so much. On Thursday will be a story from a fellow blogger and her father when he knew the Americans had returned. Despite it all – we do good work around the world.
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this is the post I wrote concerning his ordeal—it really is interesting…he died from his wounds at the age of 28, already a Capt.—he left a 24 year old widow who raised 4 children, 3 to adulthood—one being my grandmother.
The notion that we had troops half way around the world in 1900 amazes me….https://cookiecrumbstoliveby.wordpress.com/2017/07/03/do-you-know-this-man-a-revised-re-posting/
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That is so sad. I went to your site, I’m sure you’ll see the comment soon.
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Thank you very much, my friend.
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