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HISTORY WITH WULF
JAPAN IN WORLD WAR 2
Part 2: The Rape of Manila
The forgotten atrocity of The Pacific Theatre of World War 2. The rape of Manila isnt as infamous as the Rape of Nanking but it isnt supposed to be forgetten
HISTORY WITH WULF
JAPAN IN WORLD WAR 2
Part 2: The Rape of Manila
The forgotten atrocity of The Pacific Theatre of World War 2. The rape of Manila isnt as infamous as the Rape of Nanking but it isnt supposed to be forgetten
ALL MY FILO MOOTS AND OOMFS THIS IS A IMPORTANT HISTORY LESSON THAT IS NOT TAUGHT TO YOU IN SCHOOL.
Over 100,000 civilian deaths. Mass rape, murder and pillaging happened after the Battle of Manila. The Japanese army ransacked the Captial of The Philippine Commonwealth.
Over 100,000 civilian deaths. Mass rape, murder and pillaging happened after the Battle of Manila. The Japanese army ransacked the Captial of The Philippine Commonwealth.
The even where almost every filipino nowadays have forgotten. It didnt gain the same notoriety like the Rape of Nanking, the Siege of Stalingrad, or the fall of Paris. No, It is as if it was a push over or just another number in the sheets.
Remember, these are actual people.
Remember, these are actual people.
Children in Germany are taught of the holocaust, Korea, China, and other affected SEA countries in WW2 were taught of the harsh histories. Meanwhile, filipinos didn't even know that Manila was one of the first casualties as the city was attacked after Pearl Harbor. Unprepared.
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Manila, Philippines (1945) after the Battle of Manila. The city was almost flattened as buildings are reduced to rubble.
Manila, Philippines (1945) after the Battle of Manila. The city was almost flattened as buildings are reduced to rubble.
As a filipino, seeing pictures of the aftermath hurts. It pains me because those people didnt deserve it. Yes they are just numbers on a history book but remembering that they were once humans who had lives. Remembering is the least we could do.
As a historian, I want my fellow filipinos to remember, these wounds are not fully healed but we act as if it was nothing. Pushed back into the corner as we lick the asses of possible invaders. The people who lived through such hell are still alive today.
The Filipino Comfort Women who are still seeking justice from Japan until now. I've heard/read some disrespectful comments online about how rallying wont do anything. It makes me angry and furious how fucking stupid some filipinos are.
ANYWAY I WILL STOP THE RANTING HERE
FACTS
FACTS
The Rape of Manila happened in a span of a month from Febuary 3 to March 3 1945.
Perpretrators are Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, he was the Military Governor of Japan in the Philippines. Lt Gen. Akira Mutō, and Rear Admiral Sanji Iwabuchi. (left to right)
Perpretrators are Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, he was the Military Governor of Japan in the Philippines. Lt Gen. Akira Mutō, and Rear Admiral Sanji Iwabuchi. (left to right)
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Citizens of Manila running away to safety as Japanese soldiers burn through the suburbs. Taken 10 Febuary 1945.
Citizens of Manila running away to safety as Japanese soldiers burn through the suburbs. Taken 10 Febuary 1945.
During the post-war trial after the defeat of the Axis Powers. The Japanese defense justified their actions saying the following.
Okay im pulling all my willpower for this thread because if you read through the accounts, articles and books. It might make some of you physically sick and I dont want that.
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING: graphic violence, rape, mass murder, just really really bad shit.
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING: graphic violence, rape, mass murder, just really really bad shit.
The Rape of Manila was also dubbed as "The Manila Holocaust" because of the brutality and violence the Japanese army committed. General Yamashita ordered Rear Admiral Iwabuchi to withdraw from Manila but he and his men choose to stay.
The Burning of Manila by Fernando Amorsolo
The Burning of Manila by Fernando Amorsolo
The Japanese are on the verge of defeat in Manila as Gen. McArthur and his men are marching towards the City. That is also the reason why Yamashita ordered Iwabuchi and his men to withdraw. Around 10,000 Japanese soldiers refuse to follow the order of withdrawal.
The agitated and frustrated soldiers took their pent up rage to the civilians as they committed rape, murder, arson and other atrocities against the civilians of Manila.
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Diosdado M. Lorenzo's "Rape and Massacre in Ermita" (1947). Depicts the atrocities committed by the Japanese soldiers to Filipinos in World War 2. Men were killed, women were raped. (displayed in National Museum)
image: Nikki Francisco
Diosdado M. Lorenzo's "Rape and Massacre in Ermita" (1947). Depicts the atrocities committed by the Japanese soldiers to Filipinos in World War 2. Men were killed, women were raped. (displayed in National Museum)
image: Nikki Francisco
