Battle of Manila
Suicidally chooses to destroy the Intramuros & loses over 16,000 Japanese dead. Manila is isolated from Yamashita main forces. Ignores Yamashitas orders not to defend the city
Role range: 1939-1945
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Sanji Iwafuchi Biography and Timeline
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