Talyn
Emissary
U.S. warships faced an onslaught of kamikazes off Luzon during the second great American amphibious landing in the Philippines.
General MacArthur had selected Lingayen Gulf as the front door for his return to Manila for its geographical advantages, including more than 20 miles of wide beaches that would allow for the easy offloading of thousands of vehicles, fuel drums, and crates of canned food; ammunition; and even carrier pigeons—a backup communication system in the event of wire failure.
Furthermore, Lingayen offered easy access to major highways and railways that would allow troops to speed across the 110 miles that stood between MacArthur and his home. Radio Tokyo had promised the general the “hottest reception in the history of warfare,” but MacArthur was optimistic his superior firepower would overwhelm the enemy, a feeling shared by his aides.
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General MacArthur had selected Lingayen Gulf as the front door for his return to Manila for its geographical advantages, including more than 20 miles of wide beaches that would allow for the easy offloading of thousands of vehicles, fuel drums, and crates of canned food; ammunition; and even carrier pigeons—a backup communication system in the event of wire failure.
Furthermore, Lingayen offered easy access to major highways and railways that would allow troops to speed across the 110 miles that stood between MacArthur and his home. Radio Tokyo had promised the general the “hottest reception in the history of warfare,” but MacArthur was optimistic his superior firepower would overwhelm the enemy, a feeling shared by his aides.
Terror & Triumph at Lingayen Gulf
U.S. warships faced an onslaught of kamikazes off Luzon during the second great American amphibious landing in the Philippines.