The XIV Corps Battle for Manila; February 1945 / Kevin T. McEnery.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McEnery, Kevin T., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines.

World War, 1939-1945.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (111 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Pickle Partners Publishing, [2014]

Summary:

This book provides a detailed historical analysis of the February 1945 battle to liberate Manila, focusing on the U.S. Army XIV Corps' urban combat operations. The battle was a significant event during World War II, marking the first time U.S. forces engaged Japanese troops within a major city. The analysis explores the strategic and operational importance of Manila as well as the adaptation of U.S. Army doctrine for urban combat. It examines the challenges faced by XIV Corps, the destruction of the city, and the implications for modern military operations in urban environments. The study is intended for military historians, strategists, and those interested in the complexities of urban warfare. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

U.S. Army Urban Combat Doctrine Today

The Urban Environment

Importance of the Study

Methodology

CHAPTER 2 - U.S. ARMY URBAN COMBAT DOCTRINE 1944-1945

Large Unit Operations Doctrine

Operations

Offensive Operations

The Corps

Corps Tactical Operations

Fighting in Towns

Planning

Phasing the Attack

Combat in the Pacific Theater

Summary

CHAPTER 3 - SETTING THE STAGE

The Strategic Setting

The Operational Setting

The Battlefield

Manila in January 1945

The Japanese Decision to Defend Manila

CHAPTER 4 - THE XIV CORPS

Organization and Preparation

From Lingayen to Manila

CHAPTER 5 - THE XIV CORPS BATTLE FOR MANILA

Isolating the City: 31 Jan to 3 Feb 45

Into Manila: Battle North of the Pasig River

South of the Pasig River

The Intramuros and Government Buildings

CHAPTER SIX - CONCLUSIONS

The XIV Corps Battle for Manila

MacArthur's Intelligence Failure

Tactical Success in Manila

Operational and Strategic Success

Implications for Today

Doctrine

Staff Planning and Training

Post Combat Operations

Mass Communications

SUMMARY

APPENDIX A - XIV CORPS ORDER OF BATTLE: MANILA 1945

APPENDIX B - Maps

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Published Works

Unpublished Government Works

Published Reports

Articles.

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ISBN:

9781786250704

1786250705

OCLC:

975221911