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    ASK WWII

    Jul 06, 2021 2 minutes

    Q: What was the military purpose behind Japan’s destruction of Manila as its soldiers retreated from the Philippines in 1945?

    —Anthony L. Gregg, Providence, R.I.

    A: In short, there was no military purpose. None whatsoever.

    Manila’s only strategic advantage involved its excellent port, which offered the

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