The invasion of the Philippines by Allied troops during World War II. Aerial view of the city of Manila. Smoke rises from firing and bombardment. Houses and buildings in the city. Bomb craters in an open field. A river and an air base. Airplanes take off from the air base.
Filipino civilians evacuate after the invasion of Manila, Philippines by Allied troops during World War II. Filipino civilians and their families walking on a dirt road near Manila. Some of the civilians carry their few personal belongings. Filipino men and women carrying bags over their heads. Vehicles moving past on the road. Men on bicycles ride past on the road. Some people ride on horse-drawn Kalesa carriages.
The sea voyage of the victory ship Hannibal Victory from San Francisco to the Philippine Islands during World War II. Animated map locates the route of the ship from San Francisco. A man looking through a camera. The captain of the ship plots his course. The crew working on the ship. They work for the maintenance of the ship. They repair block and tackle. They paint the smoke stack of the ship and splice the wire rope. They also do the work of chipping.
The sea voyage of the victory ship Hannibal Victory from San Francisco to the Philippine Islands during World War II. A man standing at the deck of ship. He looks at a bird flying near the ship. another man arrives near him. They discuss amongst themselves. They arrive near the smoke stack of the ship. Man at controls of the ship. A life boat aboard the ship. They watch other equipment aboard the ship.
Japanese soldiers on Leyte in the Philippines during World War II. Explosions occur in a jungle. Japanese soldiers in prone position behind bushes. The soldiers advance and charge ahead. An officer briefs lined up soldiers. Bags on the backs of the soldiers. A map of Leyte island.
Interviews of the rescued U.S. prisoners of war at the 118th General Hospital in Leyte, Philippine islands during World War II. U.S. Navy man Walter Kane from Baltimore being interviewed regarding his experience as a prisoner. Walter Kane shares his experiences.