Battle of Manila: Offensive, Deliberate Attack, MOUT, January-February 1945
Abstract
The main purpose of the enemy in defending Manila was threefold; to effect maximum attrition of US forces, to delay the occupation and use of the Port of Manila as long as possible, and to cripple the city as a base for future military operations and as a center for civilian production and government control. There was no effort to evacuate the civilian populace. Enemy strong points with heavy anti-armor weapons were established behind barricades, in buildings by uncoordinated groups. Instructions for the enemy were to fight until death. Excellent operation to assess the value of espionage and counter- espionage, chemical warfare and use of armor in a built-up area. Offensive techniques such as the use of flame throwers, night operations and observations posts, methods of assault and deployment techniques can be analyzed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA165904
Entities
People
- Anselmo Avenido
- Buddy Buck
- Dick Demers
- Gary Richardson
- Jim Groce
- Jim Harpole
- John Benedict
- Mike Kussman
- Norm Benninghoff
- Pete Rodda
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College