Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
MARCH 3, 1945
American and Filipino troops recapture Manila from the Japanese invaders.
The Liberation of Manila began on February 3 until March 3.
The one month battle for liberation ended in a massive bloodbath and totally devastated the city.
This marked the end of the three years of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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