1944: PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN

The transcript describes the rapid advancement of US divisions on Leite, with seven divisions fighting by December 1st. The key port city of Aremark was captured by the 77th Division on December 11th. By the end of the year, all organized resistance on the island had ended, and it was back under American control after three years of enemy occupation.

What happened to the key port city of Aremark?

What was the situation on the island after three years of enemy occupation?