Guerrilla Leaders Cope With Japs In Philippine Hills
Yank staff correspondent details the rise of Filipino guerrilla bands from Luzon to the other islands. From Bataan escapes to a consolidated force, they harass Japanese troops and coordinate with Pacific strategy. The journey to a guerrilla headquarters recounts encounters with Capt. Illustre and Sgt. Cordefa as fighters move through jungle terrain.
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Philippines
MacArthur
Leyte
Yugoslavia
Russia
Italy
Greece
U.S
Corregidor
Philippine Army
Luzon
Bataan
Pacific
Francisco Delmar
Capt
Delmar
Pvt
Reas
Canzi
Ticas
Pedro Cordefa
Cordefa
Illustre
Guerrilla Tactics in Leyte Hills Behind American Push
The article recounts Philippine guerrillas using handmade weapons to disrupt Japanese forces ahead of American landings. Capt. Illustre explains hit and run tactics, ambushes, and coordinated two-prong attacks to slow larger Japanese units, with locals aiding and sharing food and tuba.
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George Burns
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96Th Division
Abuyog Bay
Capt. Illustre
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