Allied troops in World War II battle in Manila

Allied troops in World War II battle in Manila

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In 1944, General Douglas MacArthur set a combat schedule for American forces. On January 6, 1945, the plan was executed as U.S. troops landed at Lingayen on Luzon, 110 miles from Manila. They began advancing towards the city, encountering fierce resistance from enemy forces determined to hold their ground.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who designated the American combat schedule in 1944?

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

General George S. Patton

General Douglas MacArthur

General Omar Bradley

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the U.S. troops land at Lingayen?

June 6th, 1944

December 7th, 1941

January 6th, 1945

August 15th, 1945

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the U.S. troops land as part of the initial execution of the combat schedule?

Lingayen

Iwo Jima

Okinawa

Guadalcanal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far is Lingayen from Manila?

150 miles

50 miles

75 miles

110 miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of resistance did the U.S. troops face during their advance?

Minimal resistance

Moderate resistance

Desperate rearguard action

No resistance