1942
Capture of Manila
Captures Manila. Allows the Allies time to withdraw & consolidate behind the Bataan-Corregidor line
Historical place archive
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Captures Manila. Allows the Allies time to withdraw & consolidate behind the Bataan-Corregidor line
Yamashita assumes command of the Fourteenth Area Army and responsibility for the defence of the Philippines.
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
Japanese representatives receive the detailed Allied procedures for implementing surrender.
Japanese emissaries receive terms for Japans surrender from the US
Executed for war crimes, 4th anniversary of Pearl Harbour
Put on trial for War crimes in Manilla
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita, executed
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita, executed
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