Command and Control of Guerrilla Groups in the Philippines, 1941-1945
Abstract
This historical case study uses primary and secondary sources to examine guerrilla operations during the period from the Japanese invasion of the Philippines on December 8, 1941, to the liberation of Manila on March 4, 1945. Previous studies summarized guerrilla activities but did not focus on command and control. This study focuses on the command and control relationship between Southwest Pacific Area Headquarters and guerrilla forces. This examination consists of five sections. First, the introduction provides background and a literature review. Second, it reviews the command and control relationship with Col. Wendell Fertigs guerrillas on Mindanao. Third, it reviews the command and control relationships on Luzon. Fourth and finally, it concludes with summary observations and analysis of whether command and control mechanisms allowed Southwest Pacific Area and subordinate headquarters to arrange guerrilla operations in time, space, and purpose toward strategic objectives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1039888
Entities
People
- Thomas R. Nypaver
Organizations
- School of Advanced Military Studies