Battleground: Battle of Manila Documentary

Battleground: Battle of Manila Documentary This film is a documentary on the liberation of the Philippines by the U.S. Army during World War 2. It covers the landings through the final battle of Manila in 1945. The Battle of Manila, also known as the Liberation of Manila, fought from 3 February - 3 March 1945 by American, Filipino, and Japanese forces, was part of the 1945 Philippine campaign. The one-month battle ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The capture of Manila was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest. This film documents the invasion of the Philippines, covering the landings through the final liberation of the city of Manila. Attributions and Special thanks to: 1. United States Department of Defense for allowing us to share their work on this channel.