‘…Manila Would Do’: Marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Manila [Image 5 of 5]

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

02.20.1945

Courtesy Photo

Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

Howitzers from the 136th Field Artillery Battalion fire at point blank range at buildings turned into fortifications by the Japanese during the Battle of Manila in February 1945. “The 37th had always believed in the use of heavy fire power to the maximum,” said Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler, commanding general of the 37th Infantry Division. “To me, the loss of a single American life to save a building was unthinkable.” (Photo from Ohio Army National Guard Historical Collections)

• Date Taken: 02.20.1945
• Date Posted: 03.04.2020 07:53
• Photo ID: 6124372
• VIRIN: 450220-O-A3541-494
• Resolution: 4783x3189
• Size: 8.69 MB
• Location: MANILA, PH