Memorare – Manila 1945 historical marker (Q40311869)
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NHCP historical marker for the civilian victims of the Battle of Manila in 1945
- Memorare - Manila 1945 historical marker
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Memorare – Manila 1945 historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for the civilian victims of the Battle of Manila in 1945 |
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1995
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Memorare – Manila 1945 (English)
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14°35'25.008"N, 120°58'27.876"E
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Gen. Luna Street cor. Anda Street (English)
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The historical marker is located at the park’s southeast corner on the property wall beside Gen. Luna Street. (English)
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This monument is erected in memory of the more than 100,000 defenseless civilians who were killed during the Battle for the Liberation of Manila between February 3 and March 3, 1945. They were mainly victims of heinous acts perpetrated by the Japanese Imperial Forces and the casualties of the heavy artillery barrage by the American forces.<br><br>The Battle for Manila at the end of World War II was one of the most brutal episode in the history of Asia and the Pacific.<br><br>The non-combatant victims of that tragic battle will remain forever in the hearts and minds of the Filipino people. (English)
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Memorare – Manila 1945 historical marker
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