Japanese Pillbox historical marker (Q28942696)
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NHCP historical marker for a Japanese pillbox in Tacloban
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Japanese Pillbox historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for a Japanese pillbox in Tacloban |
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1979
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11°12'26.50"N, 125°1'39.32"E
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Patio Victoria Baluarte, San Jose (English)
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The historical marker is located on the ruins of a pillbox at the front of the Patio Victoria resort building (English)
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Built by the Japanese Imperial Forces during World War II as part of the fortification against the Allied Liberation Forces led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur on D-Day, 20 October 1944. The United States Marines captured and used it as shelter from aerial bombardments by Japanese planes. As war relic, the Dio Island Resort has maintained and preserved it for posterity. (English)
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Japanese Pillbox historical marker
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