Historical Events tagged with "los baños"
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Military & Warfare
Liberation of Los Baños Internment Camp
February 23rd, 1945 80 years ago
The 11th Airborne Division, alongside Filipino guerrillas, reached the Los Baños internment camp where 2,147 captives, including Americans and other nationals, had been held by Japanese forces since 1942. The operation began at dawn, with parachute drops and ground assaults, resulting in a swift and effective rescue of the captives. This mission was notably hailed by General Colin Powell as a prime example of airborne operations.
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