Historical Events tagged with "Peralta"

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Military & Warfare

40th Infantry Division Liberates Panay Island

March 18th, 1945 79 years ago

The 40th Infantry Division, led by the 185th US Infantry Regiment, conducted an unopposed landing at Tigbauan. This strategic maneuver forced Japanese forces to surrender. Significantly, Major General Macario Peralta, commanding Filipino guerrilla forces, along with General Eichelberger, announced the Liberation of Panay, Romblon, and Guimaras Islands. The successful landing occurred amidst World War II's Pacific campaign, showcasing the collaboration of American and Filipino forces in regaining territory.

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