Wendell Fertig and his guerrilla forces in the Philippines: fighting the Japanese occupation, 1942 - 1945

"Creating a guerrilla movement to fight the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945) presented Colonel Wendell Fertig with some formidable challenges. Unlike the other islands in the archipelago, Mindanao had a large Moslem population. By using Moro and American leadership he was able...

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1. Verfasser: Holmes, Kent (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson McFarland 2015
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Zusammenfassung:"Creating a guerrilla movement to fight the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945) presented Colonel Wendell Fertig with some formidable challenges. Unlike the other islands in the archipelago, Mindanao had a large Moslem population. By using Moro and American leadership he was able to bring the Moro people into the movement. Fertig lacked communication with MacArthur"--
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Fertig's background and engineering experience -- Assessment of the situation -- Development of a guerrilla movement -- Connectivity with Australia -- Japanese presence, disposition and tactics on Mindanao -- Guerrilla organization, strength, disposition and tactics -- Logistical support for the Mindanao guerrillas -- Intelligence collection -- Critique of Fertig's leadership -- Magnitude of responsibilities -- Leadership assessment -- Legacy and reflections on guerrilla warfare in the Philippines
Beschreibung:VII, 232 S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:9780786498253
9781476621180

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