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Firing Line Near Manila Describes Rebel Resistance and Battle
An American soldier recounts the Manila area fighting from late January to February, detailing sorties at block-houses and churches, river crossings, and street skirmishes. He notes fierce Filipino resistance, bombardment, fires in Paco and Tondo, and the heavy toll on both sides, with repeated orders to advance and hold positions.
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