January 1945 A.D. “We’re Back:”
Americans Re-acquire the Philippines—Victory at Sea, Episode 20, “Return
of the Allies”
Just after the U.S.
entered World War II, the Japanese conquered the Commonwealth of the
Philippines, an American protectorate, occupying its people. But they still
hope, and during January 1945, these were answered as much of the Philippines
Islands were liberated and its people cheered the Americans. Their liberation
became bloody as they fought their way in Manila, but still they cheered. A
touching tribute to the will of the Philippine people to survive as they waited
for liberation -- and their eventual independence a year later.
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