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Notable Pacific Island Areas Ten Years After World War II
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Notable Pacific Island Areas Ten Years After World War II: Corregidor, Philippine Islands, Midway, Manila, 1952-02-13 Description from National Archives: "Twelve inch mortars which were used to defend Corregidor. LS of ruined hospital. Pieces of artillery overgrown by jungle foliage. CUs of 12 inch cannon lying on the ground. A large gun with trees growing around it. Lighthouse on the island of Corregidor. LS, MS, leading to a cave which was used for storage of supplies. Inside the cave looking out the opening. Shots made in Manila Bay from a boat showing some vessels. They look like dredging ships and barges. Several appear to be at work. MIDWAY, 15 FEB. - AVs of Midway Islands. some of these shots show towns. MANILA - Carpenters work on a new building. L and MS of Manila Hotel. This was Gen MacArthur's HQ after the liberation. Front view of the Manila Hotel. LS, post office in downtown Manila." National Archives Identifier: 25843 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks. :)
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United States. Department of the Army
Subjects
WWII, Midway, Battle of, 1942, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean, World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines -- Manila, World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines -- Bataan (Province), Corregidor, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines, World War, 1939-1945, World War II, World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area, Malinta Tunnel (Corregidor Island, Philippines)
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