Home > Back to Search Results >
Liberation efforts from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Liberation efforts from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Item # 697540
March 08, 1945
LEYTE-SAMAR FREE PHILIPPINES, Tacloban, Leyte [Philippine Islands], March 8, 1945
* Rare U.S. military occupation publication
A very rare title that began on October 29, 1944 during the liberation efforts of the Philippines, existing thru March 18, 1945. It was published by the Psychological Warfare Branch.
The liberation began on October 20, 1944 when MacArthur famously waded ashore, 9 days before this newspaper began. The U.S. First Calvary arrived at Manila on February 3, 1945. Major inroads by the Allies were made by mid-June with the Philippines being officially liberated on July 5, 1945.
This issue reports on the ongoing struggle for complete liberation: "Freedom Forces Advance in Many Sectors" "Ilocos Note Cleared By Guerrilla Troops" "Free Trade Questioned in America" "Airfield Won on Iwo Jima Saves B-29 Tokyo Raider" and more.
Great to have this notable report in a newspaper from a city still very much involved in World War II, nearly four months before it would be officially liberated.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 10 by 14 inches, archival mends at various margin tears, good condition.
Category: World War II
Add to Cart
