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Set during early 1945, the narrative unfolds as General Douglas MacArthur seeks to liberate the Philippines amidst intense warfare against Japan. While he dreams of a victory parade in Manila, a defiant Japanese admiral defies orders, leading to fierce resistance and catastrophic destruction of the city. This brutal conflict results in the tragic loss of around 100,000 civilian lives, marking a massacre comparable to the infamous "Rape of Nanking." The story highlights the harrowing impact of war on both military and civilian fronts.
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Rampage: Macarthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila, James M Scott
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Rampage: Macarthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James M Scott
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 672
- ISBN13
- 9780393357561
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Set during early 1945, the narrative unfolds as General Douglas MacArthur seeks to liberate the Philippines amidst intense warfare against Japan. While he dreams of a victory parade in Manila, a defiant Japanese admiral defies orders, leading to fierce resistance and catastrophic destruction of the city. This brutal conflict results in the tragic loss of around 100,000 civilian lives, marking a massacre comparable to the infamous "Rape of Nanking." The story highlights the harrowing impact of war on both military and civilian fronts.