4/9/45 Manila's waterfront facilities smashed by Japanese The famous pier 7, largest in Manila, was seriously damaged, w...

4/9/45 Manila's waterfront facilities smashed by Japanese The famous pier 7, largest in Manila, was seriously damaged, when the Japanes futilely attempted to hold the Philippine capital. A large cargo ship and several small vessels lie smashed beside the pier. The enemy ruhtlessly devastated large areas of the city when U.S. and Filipino forces entered it on Feb. 4, 1945, after drving 130 miles (208 km) south from Lingayen Gulf Despite this, the city was liberated on Feb. 23. SERVICED BY NEW YORK TO LIST A APPROVED BY APPROPRIATE U.S. AUTHORITY