Japanese wall of defense

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A reminder of what these soldiers were up against ...
The stretch of blockhouses and pillboxes and tunnels, known as the Genko Line were filled with every imaginable weapon available from the Japanese arsenal. Along mountains, under fields and connecting the rolling hills lay the traps of heinous sorts silently in wait for any or all of the troopers.

The 1,200 two and three-story blockhouses entrenched with at least 6,000 enemy soldiers that lined the southern edge of Manila.

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Keeping her father's memories alive...
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One Response to Japanese wall of defense

  1. gpcox says:

    Like I’ve said Pierre, you are a great assistant and loyal supporter – thank you so much.

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