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NH 73530 Philippine Invasion, 1941-1942.

Philippine Invasion, 1941-1942.
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Title: Philippine Invasion, 1941-1942.
Caption: Japanese photo of the bombardment during the general attack on the Bataan front, 3 April 1942. Identified landmarks are (left-right): Orion, Mt. Summit, and the Mariveles Mountains. Copied from the Japanese book: "Philippine Expeditionary Force," published in 1943. Original Japanese caption: "A general attack commenced on April 3rd, anniversary of Emperor Jimmu's death. Several hundred field pieces commenced firing simultaneously. Countless aircraft dropped innumerable bombs. Mt. Summit turns into a veritable inferno and smoke spirals up into the sky."
Description: Courtesy of Dr. Diosdado M. Yap, Editor-Publisher, Bataan Magazine, Washington, D.C., 1971.
Catalog #: NH 73530
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Fri, Apr 03, 1942
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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