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USA: General Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 - 5 April 1964), 31st August 1945. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of general of the army. Stock Photo

RM2B018K6–USA: General Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 - 5 April 1964), 31st August 1945. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of general of the army.

Tomoyuki Yamashita (1885-1946) also known as 'The Tiger of Malaya', Imperial Japanese Army general during World War II who invaded the British possessions of Malaya and Singapore. From 29 October to 7 December 1945, an American military tribunal in Manila tried General Yamashita for war crimes relating to the Manila massacre and many atrocities in the Philippines and Singapore. The court found Yamashita guilty as charged and sentenced him to death. Photograph taken 1 November 1945 as returned to his cell escorted by Major A.S. ‘Jack’ Kenworthy during his trial for War Crimes. Stock Photo

RMK4J8KH–Tomoyuki Yamashita (1885-1946) also known as 'The Tiger of Malaya', Imperial Japanese Army general during World War II who invaded the British possessions of Malaya and Singapore. From 29 October to 7 December 1945, an American military tribunal in Manila tried General Yamashita for war crimes relating to the Manila massacre and many atrocities in the Philippines and Singapore. The court found Yamashita guilty as charged and sentenced him to death. Photograph taken 1 November 1945 as returned to his cell escorted by Major A.S. ‘Jack’ Kenworthy during his trial for War Crimes.

USA/Philippines: 'I have returned' — General MacArthur returns to the Philippines with Philippine President Sergio Osmena to his right and General Richard K. Sutherland on his left, Leyte, 20 October 1944. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 26 1880 - 5 April 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Stock Photo

RM2B01DE4–USA/Philippines: 'I have returned' — General MacArthur returns to the Philippines with Philippine President Sergio Osmena to his right and General Richard K. Sutherland on his left, Leyte, 20 October 1944. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 26 1880 - 5 April 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign.

The restaged Japanese surrender of the American and Filipinos at the entrance to the Malinta Tunnel, Philippines a few days after actual surrender in World War Two 1942 Stock Photo

RMR242P6–The restaged Japanese surrender of the American and Filipinos at the entrance to the Malinta Tunnel, Philippines a few days after actual surrender in World War Two 1942

Philippines: Japanese imperial troops celebrate the capture of Bataan in May, 1942. The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. Prior to the 1941 Japanese invasion, the US army stored nearly 1,000,000 US gallons of gasoline in Bataan. Shortly after the Japanese army invaded the country in December 1941, the combined US and Filipino forces were being gradually overrun and General Douglas MacArthur moved his troops to the Bataan Peninsula in an attempt to hold out. Stock Photo

RM2B00W4Y–Philippines: Japanese imperial troops celebrate the capture of Bataan in May, 1942. The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. Prior to the 1941 Japanese invasion, the US army stored nearly 1,000,000 US gallons of gasoline in Bataan. Shortly after the Japanese army invaded the country in December 1941, the combined US and Filipino forces were being gradually overrun and General Douglas MacArthur moved his troops to the Bataan Peninsula in an attempt to hold out.

AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER, MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950 Stock Photo

RMK3MAH4–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER, MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950

Philippines: Japanese prisoners of war under American military supervision, 1945. Japanese prisoners of war helping in the massive cleanup after the Battle of Manila in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B017H2–Philippines: Japanese prisoners of war under American military supervision, 1945. Japanese prisoners of war helping in the massive cleanup after the Battle of Manila in 1945.

American troops move through the burned out business district of Manila, Philippines on the way to the front during the Battle of Manila, 1945 Stock Photo

RM2R92EGY–American troops move through the burned out business district of Manila, Philippines on the way to the front during the Battle of Manila, 1945

RMEX6JPY–The restaged Japanese surrender of the American and Filipinos at the entrance to the Malinta Tunnel, Philippines a few days after actual surrender in World War Two 1942

American aircraft carrier 'Yorktown (II)', off the Philippines, 1944. Stock Photo

RMCW68F8–American aircraft carrier 'Yorktown (II)', off the Philippines, 1944.

World War II, The Bataan Death March, American prisoners in the Philippines, 1942 Stock Photo

RMCWB0N0–World War II, The Bataan Death March, American prisoners in the Philippines, 1942

Surrender of American troops at Corregidor, Philippine Islands Stock Photo

RM2JK2J04–Surrender of American troops at Corregidor, Philippine Islands

Doris Miller receiving the Navy Cross Medal from Admiral Nimitz during World War II, 1942. Stock Photo

RF2KCBTPA–Doris Miller receiving the Navy Cross Medal from Admiral Nimitz during World War II, 1942.

RMBTKBD2–World War II, The Bataan Death March, American prisoners in the Philippines, 1942

American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964) Stock Photo

RME102MC–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

Philippines invasion, 1941-1942. A Japanese tank advances through the Bataan Jungle, 1942. Stock Photo

RMPMCGM6–Philippines invasion, 1941-1942. A Japanese tank advances through the Bataan Jungle, 1942.

An American soldier sleeps exhausted next to his motorcycle during fighting on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69G43–An American soldier sleeps exhausted next to his motorcycle during fighting on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. [automated translation]

First War Dead From Philippines -- Four taken caskets, bearing remains of Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine casualties of World War II, representing 4,447 American war dead, are raised following ceremonies at the pier, aboard the USAT Lt. George W. G. Boyce at Manila May 15. These are the first war dead to be sent home from the Philippine battlefields. May 23, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto). Stock Photo

RM2HX5MHG–First War Dead From Philippines -- Four taken caskets, bearing remains of Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine casualties of World War II, representing 4,447 American war dead, are raised following ceremonies at the pier, aboard the USAT Lt. George W. G. Boyce at Manila May 15. These are the first war dead to be sent home from the Philippine battlefields. May 23, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Manila, Philippines: February 11, 1945 American soldiers who were part of the liberation of the Japanese Bilibid POW camp stop to talk with two internees who had been in the prison camp for two years. Stock Photo

RM2RBTCJE–Manila, Philippines: February 11, 1945 American soldiers who were part of the liberation of the Japanese Bilibid POW camp stop to talk with two internees who had been in the prison camp for two years.

American artillerymen at their gun on Corregidor. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69DEP–American artillerymen at their gun on Corregidor. [automated translation]

Old photograph of General Douglas MacArthur in Philippines, WWII Stock Photo

RMDGXA13–Old photograph of General Douglas MacArthur in Philippines, WWII

Fort Drum, an American fort on Corregidor Island. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69823–Fort Drum, an American fort on Corregidor Island. [automated translation]

Wading Swampy Water On Mactan Island Debarking from a water buffalo, U.S. troops wade through swampy area as they head for scouting mission on Mactan Island, P.I. after the invasion of that island in the Philippines group. April 08, 1945. (Photo by USA Signal Corps). Stock Photo

RM2HX4M70–Wading Swampy Water On Mactan Island Debarking from a water buffalo, U.S. troops wade through swampy area as they head for scouting mission on Mactan Island, P.I. after the invasion of that island in the Philippines group. April 08, 1945. (Photo by USA Signal Corps).

Battle of Manila a U.S. Army M4 Sherman tank enters old Fort Santiago through a somewhat enlarged gate, 26 February 1945 Stock Photo

RM2R5GBA0–Battle of Manila a U.S. Army M4 Sherman tank enters old Fort Santiago through a somewhat enlarged gate, 26 February 1945

RMK3MAHB–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER, MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950

RM2B017H0–Philippines: Japanese prisoners of war under American military supervision, 1945. Japanese prisoners of war helping in the massive cleanup after the Battle of Manila in 1945.

USA/Japan: General Douglas MacArthur, bearing no side weapon but carrying a corncob pipe, lands on Japanese soil for the first time at Atsugi Airdrome, 1945. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Stock Photo

RM2B016N7–USA/Japan: General Douglas MacArthur, bearing no side weapon but carrying a corncob pipe, lands on Japanese soil for the first time at Atsugi Airdrome, 1945. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign.

Philippines: Scene of massive destruction after the Battle of Manila, 1944. The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest. Stock Photo

RM2B00W54–Philippines: Scene of massive destruction after the Battle of Manila, 1944. The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

On the Bataan Death March these prisoners have their hands tied behind their backs. The March of Death in the Philippines was about May 1942, from Bataan to Cabanatuan, the prison camp Stock Photo

RM2JK2J02–On the Bataan Death March these prisoners have their hands tied behind their backs. The March of Death in the Philippines was about May 1942, from Bataan to Cabanatuan, the prison camp

U.S. General Jonathan Wainwright ordering the surrender of American forces in the Philippines. He is supervised by a Japanese Army censor. May 1942. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 134) Stock Photo

RMKWB6F2–U.S. General Jonathan Wainwright ordering the surrender of American forces in the Philippines. He is supervised by a Japanese Army censor. May 1942. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 134)

RMKWB7HM–U.S. General Jonathan Wainwright ordering the surrender of American forces in the Philippines. He is supervised by a Japanese Army censor. May 1942. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 134)

RME102ME–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

Released American prisoners of war from Japanese Cabanatuan POW camp on Luzon, Philippines. On the porch of an emergency Stock Photo

RME1CTR7–Released American prisoners of war from Japanese Cabanatuan POW camp on Luzon, Philippines. On the porch of an emergency

General Douglas MacArthur, during the World War 2 liberation of Leyte Island, Philippines, Oct. 20, 1944. (BSLOC 2013-12 88) Stock Photo

RME1CTA2–General Douglas MacArthur, during the World War 2 liberation of Leyte Island, Philippines, Oct. 20, 1944. (BSLOC 2013-12 88)

U.S. Troops take cover behind advancing tanks while moving up on Japanese positions. March 18, 1945. Pansy Island, Philippines, World War 2.. (BSLOC 2014 10 111) Stock Photo

RMKWB8NN–U.S. Troops take cover behind advancing tanks while moving up on Japanese positions. March 18, 1945. Pansy Island, Philippines, World War 2.. (BSLOC 2014 10 111)

American base captured by the Japanese at Mariveles on the Bataan Peninsula. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T694C7–American base captured by the Japanese at Mariveles on the Bataan Peninsula. [automated translation]

AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] MICHELINE PRESLE, TYRONE POWER Date: 1950 Stock Photo

RMK3MAHD–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] MICHELINE PRESLE, TYRONE POWER Date: 1950

Philippines: A US Army Sherman battle tank in the destroyed gateway to Intramuros, Battle of Manila, 1945. The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory. Stock Photo

RM2B00W5W–Philippines: A US Army Sherman battle tank in the destroyed gateway to Intramuros, Battle of Manila, 1945. The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory.

Photograph of American prisoners using improvised litters to carry comrades on the Bataan Death March. The March of Death in the Philippines was about May 1942, from Bataan to Cabanatuan, the prison camp Stock Photo

RM2JK2J03–Photograph of American prisoners using improvised litters to carry comrades on the Bataan Death March. The March of Death in the Philippines was about May 1942, from Bataan to Cabanatuan, the prison camp

The Battle of Bataan represented the most intense phase of Imperial Japan's invasion of the Philippines during World War II. In January 1942, forces of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy invaded Luzon along with several islands in the Philippine Archipelago after the bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. The commander-in-chief of all Filipino and American forces in the islands, General Douglas MacArthur, consolidated all of his Luzon-based units on the Bataan Peninsula to fight against the Japanese invaders. By this time, the Japanese controlled nearly all of Southeast Asia. Th Stock Photo

RM2B030P0–The Battle of Bataan represented the most intense phase of Imperial Japan's invasion of the Philippines during World War II. In January 1942, forces of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy invaded Luzon along with several islands in the Philippine Archipelago after the bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. The commander-in-chief of all Filipino and American forces in the islands, General Douglas MacArthur, consolidated all of his Luzon-based units on the Bataan Peninsula to fight against the Japanese invaders. By this time, the Japanese controlled nearly all of Southeast Asia. Th

A remarkable photo showing USS Essex about to be hit by a kamikaze east of Luzon, Philippines, November 25, 1944. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R33062–A remarkable photo showing USS Essex about to be hit by a kamikaze east of Luzon, Philippines, November 25, 1944. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of general of the army in the U.S. Army, and the only man ever to become a field marsha Stock Photo

RM2B03305–General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of general of the army in the U.S. Army, and the only man ever to become a field marsha

A kamikaze suicide plane splashes near the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) underway off the Philippines. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R3307F–A kamikaze suicide plane splashes near the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) underway off the Philippines. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

The Battle of Luzon was a land battle fought as part of the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II by the Allied forces of the U.S., its colony the Philippines, and allies against forces of the Empire of Japan. The battle resulted in a U.S. and Filipino victory. The Allies had taken control of all strategically and economically important locations of Luzon by March 1945, although pockets of Japanese resistance held out in the mountains until the unconditional surrender of Japan. Stock Photo

RM2B030P1–The Battle of Luzon was a land battle fought as part of the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II by the Allied forces of the U.S., its colony the Philippines, and allies against forces of the Empire of Japan. The battle resulted in a U.S. and Filipino victory. The Allies had taken control of all strategically and economically important locations of Luzon by March 1945, although pockets of Japanese resistance held out in the mountains until the unconditional surrender of Japan.

RME102MB–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) was an American attack, light bomber, intruder aircraft of World War II. It served with several Allied air forces, principally the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), the Soviet Air Forces (VVS), Soviet Naval Aviation (AVMF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom. Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, Stock Photo

RM2B030WH–The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) was an American attack, light bomber, intruder aircraft of World War II. It served with several Allied air forces, principally the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), the Soviet Air Forces (VVS), Soviet Naval Aviation (AVMF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom. Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying,

General Douglas MacArthur (right) shown here with Major General Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines before World War2. Ca. Stock Photo

RMEG6PG9–General Douglas MacArthur (right) shown here with Major General Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines before World War2. Ca.

U.S. Troops dug in on Hill 604, Villa Verde Trail, fire on Japanese positions over the next ridge. April 1, 1945. Manila, Luzon Island, Philippines, World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 113) Stock Photo

RMKWB8P9–U.S. Troops dug in on Hill 604, Villa Verde Trail, fire on Japanese positions over the next ridge. April 1, 1945. Manila, Luzon Island, Philippines, World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 113)

Access to a bunker of the American fortifications on Corregidor Island. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69DJ1–Access to a bunker of the American fortifications on Corregidor Island. [automated translation]

RMK3MAHC–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER, MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950

A remarkable photo showing the instant of USS Essex being struck by a kamikaze east of Luzon, Philippines, November 25, 1944. TWhen Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R33065–A remarkable photo showing the instant of USS Essex being struck by a kamikaze east of Luzon, Philippines, November 25, 1944. TWhen Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

RME102MD–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

The B-25 Mitchell is an American twin-engine, medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was named in honor of Major General William Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II and after the war ended many remained in service, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 Mitchells rolled from NAA factories. Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as Stock Photo

RM2B030WP–The B-25 Mitchell is an American twin-engine, medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was named in honor of Major General William Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II and after the war ended many remained in service, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 Mitchells rolled from NAA factories. Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as

Burial at sea for the officers and men killed by Japanese kamikaze attack, 26 November 1944 on the carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11). The ship had been hit while operating off the Philippines on the previous day. Stock Photo

RM2R330CR–Burial at sea for the officers and men killed by Japanese kamikaze attack, 26 November 1944 on the carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11). The ship had been hit while operating off the Philippines on the previous day.

Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican Party politician and spokesman on foreign policy. He served as Secretary of War (1911–1913) under Republican William Howard Taft, and as Governor-General of the Philippines (1927–1929). As Secretary of State (1929–1933) under Republican President Herbert Hoover, he articulated the Stimson Doctrine which announced American opposition to Japanese expansion in Asia. He again served as Secretary of War (1940–1945) under Democrats Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, and was a leading Stock Photo

RM2B033EG–Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican Party politician and spokesman on foreign policy. He served as Secretary of War (1911–1913) under Republican William Howard Taft, and as Governor-General of the Philippines (1927–1929). As Secretary of State (1929–1933) under Republican President Herbert Hoover, he articulated the Stimson Doctrine which announced American opposition to Japanese expansion in Asia. He again served as Secretary of War (1940–1945) under Democrats Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, and was a leading

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) burning aft after she was hit by a Kamikaze, while operating off Luzon, Philippines, on 30 October 1944. Flight deck crewmen are moving undamaged Grumman TBM Avenger planes of Torpedo Squadron 21 (VT-21) away from the flames as others fight the fires. USS Franklin (CV-13), also hit during this Kamikaze attack, is afire in the distance. Stock Photo

RM2R33074–The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) burning aft after she was hit by a Kamikaze, while operating off Luzon, Philippines, on 30 October 1944. Flight deck crewmen are moving undamaged Grumman TBM Avenger planes of Torpedo Squadron 21 (VT-21) away from the flames as others fight the fires. USS Franklin (CV-13), also hit during this Kamikaze attack, is afire in the distance.

RM2B02HF1–Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican Party politician and spokesman on foreign policy. He served as Secretary of War (1911–1913) under Republican William Howard Taft, and as Governor-General of the Philippines (1927–1929). As Secretary of State (1929–1933) under Republican President Herbert Hoover, he articulated the Stimson Doctrine which announced American opposition to Japanese expansion in Asia. He again served as Secretary of War (1940–1945) under Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, and was a leading hawk calling for war

U.S. General Jonathan Wainwright ordering the surrender of American forces in the Philippines. He is supervised by a Japanese Stock Photo

RMEG6MHM–U.S. General Jonathan Wainwright ordering the surrender of American forces in the Philippines. He is supervised by a Japanese

AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] [L-R] TOM EWELL, TYRONE POWER, MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950 Stock Photo

RMK3MAHF–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] [L-R] TOM EWELL, TYRONE POWER, MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950

RM2B02HF2–Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican Party politician and spokesman on foreign policy. He served as Secretary of War (1911–1913) under Republican William Howard Taft, and as Governor-General of the Philippines (1927–1929). As Secretary of State (1929–1933) under Republican President Herbert Hoover, he articulated the Stimson Doctrine which announced American opposition to Japanese expansion in Asia. He again served as Secretary of War (1940–1945) under Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, and was a leading hawk calling for war

Ammunition supply of an American battery on Corregidor. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69H47–Ammunition supply of an American battery on Corregidor. [automated translation]

The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest. Stock Photo

RM2B030W0–The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

RMEG6P9J–General Douglas MacArthur (right) shown here with Major General Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines before World War2. Ca.

RME102MA–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

View of the attack of a Japanese A6M5 kamikaze suicide plane aboard the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) off the Philippines on 25 October 1944: the kamikaze's 250 kilogram bomb has just exploded between flight and hangar decks and fire billows out. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they Stock Photo

RM2R330G8–View of the attack of a Japanese A6M5 kamikaze suicide plane aboard the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) off the Philippines on 25 October 1944: the kamikaze's 250 kilogram bomb has just exploded between flight and hangar decks and fire billows out. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they

RMKWB72P–U.S. Troops take cover behind advancing tanks while moving up on Japanese positions. March 18, 1945. Pansy Island, Philippines, World War 2.. (BSLOC 2014 10 111)

AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950 Stock Photo

RMK3MAHE–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] MICHELINE PRESLE Date: 1950

military hospital on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69ABK–military hospital on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. [automated translation]

RM2B031MD–The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

RMEG6KMP–U.S. General Jonathan Wainwright ordering the surrender of American forces in the Philippines. He is supervised by a Japanese

RM2B030NG–The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

RME102MP–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

RMKWB733–U.S. Troops dug in on Hill 604, Villa Verde Trail, fire on Japanese positions over the next ridge. April 1, 1945. Manila, Luzon Island, Philippines, World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 113)

AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER Date: 1950 Stock Photo

RMK3MAGY–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER Date: 1950

American soldiers at a gun at Mills Battery on Corregidor Island. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T6981J–American soldiers at a gun at Mills Battery on Corregidor Island. [automated translation]

General Douglas MacArthur (right) shown here with Major General Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines before World War2. Ca. 1940-41. Wainwright became Allied commander in the Philippines when MacArthur was ordered to Australia. He oversaw resistance and final surrender of his forces to Japan in June 1942. (BSLOC 2014 11 131) Stock Photo

RMKWD4Y5–General Douglas MacArthur (right) shown here with Major General Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines before World War2. Ca. 1940-41. Wainwright became Allied commander in the Philippines when MacArthur was ordered to Australia. He oversaw resistance and final surrender of his forces to Japan in June 1942. (BSLOC 2014 11 131)

RM2B030R5–The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

American and Filipinos soldiers and sailors surrendering to Japanese forces at Corregidor. World War 2, May 1942. Stock Photo

RME1CRNM–American and Filipinos soldiers and sailors surrendering to Japanese forces at Corregidor. World War 2, May 1942.

U.S. Artillery shells Japanese artillery positions in Balete Pass, Luzon, Philippines. April 19, 1945. World War 2. Stock Photo

RME1CTC5–U.S. Artillery shells Japanese artillery positions in Balete Pass, Luzon, Philippines. April 19, 1945. World War 2.

RME102N2–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

RMKWB8GB–General Douglas MacArthur (right) shown here with Major General Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines before World War2. Ca. 1940-41. Wainwright became Allied commander in the Philippines when MacArthur was ordered to Australia. He oversaw resistance and final surrender of his forces to Japan in June 1942. (BSLOC 2014 11 131)

AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER [right] Date: 1950 Stock Photo

RMK3MAH5–AMERICAN GUERILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES [US 1950] aka I SHALL RETURN [BR Title] TYRONE POWER [right] Date: 1950

American soldiers at a spatial imaging range finder of an anti-aircraft battery on Corregidor Island. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T693FY–American soldiers at a spatial imaging range finder of an anti-aircraft battery on Corregidor Island. [automated translation]

RM2B030NE–The Battle of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945, fought by American, Filipino and Japanese forces, was part of the Philippines' 1945 campaign. The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city's capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur's key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2B030WW–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

U.S. invasion Fleet along the coast of Leyte Island in the Philippines on D-Day, Oct. 20, 1944. World War 2, Pacific Ocean. Stock Photo

RME1CTBR–U.S. invasion Fleet along the coast of Leyte Island in the Philippines on D-Day, Oct. 20, 1944. World War 2, Pacific Ocean.

Infantrymen wade ashore in neck-deep water from their LCI's to Morotai Island Beach. Just south of the Philippines, south-west corner Morotai became a support base for the Allied Invasion of the Philippines. Sept. 20, 1944. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 109) Stock Photo

RMKWB8NC–Infantrymen wade ashore in neck-deep water from their LCI's to Morotai Island Beach. Just south of the Philippines, south-west corner Morotai became a support base for the Allied Invasion of the Philippines. Sept. 20, 1944. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 109)

RME102MT–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

RMKWB72C–Infantrymen wade ashore in neck-deep water from their LCI's to Morotai Island Beach. Just south of the Philippines, south-west corner Morotai became a support base for the Allied Invasion of the Philippines. Sept. 20, 1944. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 109)

12inch gun in an American battery on Corregidor Island. The smaller gun above is for training - the smaller caliber saves ammunition. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T699FC–12inch gun in an American battery on Corregidor Island. The smaller gun above is for training - the smaller caliber saves ammunition. [automated translation]

The American aircraft carrier USS Omany Bay, damaged by Japanese kamikaze planes near the Philippines, had to be blown up. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69DMX–The American aircraft carrier USS Omany Bay, damaged by Japanese kamikaze planes near the Philippines, had to be blown up. [automated translation]

Japanese kamikaze planes attack the American aircraft carrier USS Swanny during the 2nd naval battle for the Philippines. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69638–Japanese kamikaze planes attack the American aircraft carrier USS Swanny during the 2nd naval battle for the Philippines. [automated translation]

RM2B030WJ–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

The Battle off Samar was the centermost action of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history, which took place in the Philippine Sea off Samar Island, in the Philippines on October 25, 1944. As the only major action in the larger battle where the Americans were largely unprepared against the opposing forces, it has been cited by historians as one of the greatest military mismatches in naval history. In the combined Battle of Leyte Gulf, 10,000 Japanese sailors and 3,000 Americans died. Although the battleship Yamato and the remaining force returned to Japan, the bat Stock Photo

RM2B030P6–The Battle off Samar was the centermost action of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history, which took place in the Philippine Sea off Samar Island, in the Philippines on October 25, 1944. As the only major action in the larger battle where the Americans were largely unprepared against the opposing forces, it has been cited by historians as one of the greatest military mismatches in naval history. In the combined Battle of Leyte Gulf, 10,000 Japanese sailors and 3,000 Americans died. Although the battleship Yamato and the remaining force returned to Japan, the bat

AMERICAN CAESAR, General Douglas MacArthur (foreground center, sunglasses) returning to Leyte, the Philippines, in 1944, 1983. ©Cineworld/courtesy Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMC13CJP–AMERICAN CAESAR, General Douglas MacArthur (foreground center, sunglasses) returning to Leyte, the Philippines, in 1944, 1983. ©Cineworld/courtesy Everett Collection

RME102MX–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

MacArthur addresses Philippine Congress on July 9, 1945. He spoke to the legislature about preparations for the Philippines Stock Photo

RMEG6PGC–MacArthur addresses Philippine Congress on July 9, 1945. He spoke to the legislature about preparations for the Philippines

RM2T6997C–Japanese kamikaze planes attack the American aircraft carrier USS Swanny during the 2nd naval battle for the Philippines. [automated translation]

MacArthur addresses Philippine Congress on July 9, 1945. He spoke to the legislature about preparations for the Philippines independence to come in 1946. (BSLOC 2014 11 132) Stock Photo

RMKWD4Y8–MacArthur addresses Philippine Congress on July 9, 1945. He spoke to the legislature about preparations for the Philippines independence to come in 1946. (BSLOC 2014 11 132)

RME102MM–American general and Field Marshal of the Philippines Army DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (January 26, 1880 April 5, 1964)

World war ii american philippines Black & White Stock Photos

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