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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian15 Feb 2024 5:52 a.m. PST

In February 1945, the United States assembled a force of paratroopers, glider troops, and Filipino and Chinese resistance fighters in a highly detailed, coordinated attack on a Japanese prison complex in the Philippines. More than 2,000 military and civilian prisoners had been held at the Los Baños prison camp since Japan captured the islands in 1942…

Military: link

Personal logo ColCampbell Supporting Member of TMP15 Feb 2024 7:29 a.m. PST

More on the raid: link

And for those interested in the Filipino unit involved, here's the link to the Wiki article about it: link

Jim

Dave Jackson Supporting Member of TMP15 Feb 2024 1:58 p.m. PST

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