Military & Warfare

Japanese Forces Land on Luzon Island

Imperial Japanese forces commanded by General Masaharu Homma launched an invasion on Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. This marked a significant escalation in their military campaign, aiming to capture the Philippines and establish dominance in Southeast Asia. The landing began in the early morning, with troops primarily disembarking at Lingayen Gulf after a well-coordinated air and naval assault that aimed to surprise both American and Filipino defenses.

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