Fortress Within A Fortress PTO (id:#65872)

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Fort Santiago, Manila, Luzon, Philippines 1945-02-23 (9 others)

Overview:

FORT SANTIAGO, MANILA, LUZON, PHILIPPINES, 23 February 1945: Shells from 240mm and 155mm American guns finally managed to breach a portion of the outer walls of this ancient Spanish fort along the south shore of the Pasig River. To escape the shelling, the defenders simply withdrew into the cellars, dungeons, and rubble. When the shelling stopped, the Japanese quickly reoccupied their original positions. As the Americans cautiously entered through the narrow front gate, the Japanese unleashed a fusillade of withering fire.

Defender: Japanese (3rd Provisional Army Battalion and attached Engineers)  

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