Assault Across the Pasig PTO (id:#65870)

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Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines 1945-02-23 (9 others)

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Overview:

The battle to take the ancient Spanish city of Intramuros was ready to begin. The 1st Cavalry Division was in position west and south of the walled city. The 37th Infantry Division held key buildings east of Intramuros. Now, an amphibious assault across the Pasig River would come from the north. Divisional and XIV Corps artillery began their supporting fire as well as laying smoke screens around 0730 hours. At 0820, the first boats and LVTs hit the water.

Defender: Japanese (2nd and 3rd Provisional Army Battalions and Central Force Headquarters Sector Unit)  

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