During the final days of World War II, a fierce battle between Japan and the United States took place in Manila, resulting in ...

When organized battle ended after two months, Manila was one of the most thoroughly devastated cities of World War II. The Japanese Navy had blown up Manila's harbor and destroyed the old city.

World War II interrupted the transition to independence ... U.S. army returned to the Philippines in 1944. After a bloody battle for Manila, the islands were declared liberated once more.

Portion of Proceeds from the Sale of the New Salute Series Whiskey to Support Marine Raider Foundation GIG HARBOR, Wash., Jan ...