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Victory at Sea The Return of the Allies
Release Date: March 22, 1953 ... (Episode #20)


Episode # 20. Just after the U.S. entered World War II, the Japanese conquered the Commonwealth of the Philippines, an American protectorate, bringing despair to its people. But they still hope, and in January of 1945, these were answered as much of the Philippines were liberated and its people cheered the Americans. Their liberation became bloody as they fought their way in Manila, but still they cheered. A touching tribute to the will of the Philippine people to survive as they waited for liberation--and their eventual independence a year later. World War II Victory at Sea Japanese Philippines American Americans Philippine Manila U.S. Bloody 1945 Liberation Independence Allies

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[MIT1369]

That was the explosion of the Liberty ship SS. John Burke. She was hit by a kamakaze. All hands lost as well as many on ships near her.

[spritz0]

I believe that was an ammunition/fuel carrier (supply ship) that was actually hit by a Kamakazi. I'm not sure if it was a plane or suicide submarine (called a Kaiten). Anyone else can assist??

[ferenccookmurray]

Does anyone know what that massive explosion at 4:25 is? I have seen that footage before many time and always wondered.