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WW II Panay Landing Memorial, Parara, Tigbauan, Iloilo (2008 before renovation) The Panay Landing Memorial marks spot where American troops landed on March 18, 1945 on the beaches of Parara, Tigbauan to begin the liberation of Panay Island. The Japanese garrison on Panay was only 2000 to 2350 soldiers. American soldiers came ashore to be greeted by Philippine guerrillas “stiff in starched khaki and resplendent in ornaments.” By the time American troops landed, the well-organized resistance fighters were in control
Posted by Bob on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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All about hotels, pension houses, restaurants and what to see and do in San Jose, Antique …
Posted by Bob on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 12:41 am
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