WWII Battle of Manila Scars Linger 80 Years Later; Many Hope Atrocities Will Not be Forgotten

By Shunpei Takeuchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent
14:50 JST,
March 23, 2025
MANILA — March 3 marked 80 years since the Battle of Manila ended near the conclusion of World War II. It is believed that roughly 100,000 citizens were killed during the monthlong battle fought between Japanese and U.S. troops in the Philippine capital of Manila. Many died during the indiscriminate...
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