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World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia (Military History of the United States) by S. Sandler (2000) Routledge ISBN 0-8153-1883-9; By sword and fire: The Destruction of Manila in World War II, 3 February – 3 March 1945 (Unknown Binding) by Alphonso J. Aluit (1994) National Commission for Culture and the Arts ISBN 971-8521-10-0
Destruction of the Walled City (Intramuros), 1945 The Manila massacre ( Filipino : Pagpatay sa Maynila or Masaker sa Maynila ), also called the Rape of Manila ( Filipino : Paggahasa ng Maynila ), involved atrocities committed against Filipino civilians in the City of Manila , the capital of the Philippines, by Japanese troops during the Battle ...
World War II, along with various disasters, has led to the destruction of numerous historical monuments and statues. However, several monuments have managed to withstand and the ones that remain can still be visited today in Intramuros. Other statues and monuments have been added as a testament to the area's rich history.
The defense fortress is located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. The fort is one of the most important historical sites in Manila. Several people died in its prisons during the Spanish Empire and World War II. José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896.
Capas National Shrine in Capas, Tarlac. The Philippines being one of the major theaters of World War II, has commissioned a number of monuments, cemeteries memorials, preserved relics, and established private and public museums, as well as National Shrines, to commemorate battles and events during the invasion, occupation, and liberation of the country.
In the final days of the Battle of Manila, hundreds of Intramuros residents and clergy were held hostage in the church by Japanese soldiers with many hostages killed during the three-week-long battle. [6] It was the only one among seven churches of Intramuros to survive a leveling by combined American and Filipino ground forces in May 1945.
Cuartel de Santa Lucia is a ruined building in Intramuros, Manila, the Philippines. It was constructed for the Artillería de Montaña in 1781 following the plans of Tomas Sanz. Its construction was executed during the governorship of José Basco y Vargas .
"Surviving a Japanese Internment Camp: Life and Liberation at Santo Tomás, Manila, in World War II. Book review". H-Net; Terry, Jennifer Robin (Spring 2012). "They 'Used to Tear Around the Campus Like Savages': Children's and Youth's Activities in the Santo Tomás Internment Camp, 1942–1945".