Download or read book World War II Wrecks of the Philippines written by TOM Bennett and published by TOM Bennett . This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pacific War between 1941-1945 sunk 800 Japanese and 200 American ships in Philippine waters. This book details in chronological order these wrecks, With thumbnail pictures and locations if known. The book has an Alphabetical Index of Ships Names and Dates of Loss, including 800 Japanese ships and over 150 American ships, A Historical database for historians, divers and Pacific War buffs. Dive details cover more than 30 of these shipwrecks.
Download or read book War and Resistance in the Philippines 1942 1944 written by James K Morningstar and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War and Resistance in the Philippines, 1942-1944 repairs the fragmentary and incomplete history of events in the Philippine Islands between the surrender of Allied forces in May 1942 and MacArthur's return in October 1944. No book has comprehensively examined the Filipino resistance during this crucial period. Here, James Kelly Morningstar provides for the first time a comprehensive history of the protracted fighting by 260,000 guerrillas in 277 units across the archipelago. Beginning with the Japanese occupation, the collapse of the United States Forces, Far East (USAFFE), and the simultaneous rise of the complex, diverse Philippine guerrilla movements, Morningstar exposes the inadequacy of MacArthur's conventional plans while revealing his inchoate preparation for guerrilla resistance. Morningstar then recounts in detail the impromptu resistance led by refugee American and Filipino soldiers, local politicians, and social revolutionaries left to battle the Japanese--and each other--with emphasis on how Japanese, American, and Filipino actions influenced and proscribed each other. From a distance, MacArthur contacted select guerrillas and organized agents to deliver supplies and radios to them by submarine. In this way he empowered some to gain power as part of a united framework under his leadership. This not only kept alive the resistance that denied the Japanese exploitation of the Philippines while setting the conditions for MacArthur's return, it also ensured that no one guerrilla leader could challenge America's supremacy. MacArthur's selective support to guerrilla groups that encouraged continued Filipino dependence on the United States would prove fatal for the incipient Maoist social revolution on Luzon. Even so, the Filipinos' shared sacrifice in their act of resistance fueled a national consciousness that created a sense of deserved nationhood. War and Resistance in the Philippines, 1942-1944 concludes with a brief discussion of legacies of the guerrilla resistance. MacArthur's return reestablished the power of American and Filipino political elites. Guerrillas and other citizens who had experienced exceptional hardship now had to fight for recognition. However, the war had resulted in a more united Philippine national identity along with new political institutions to repair the divisions between the formerly exiled government, the collaborationists, and the members of resistance. These momentous years of struggle in the Philippines changed the tide of history and challenge our understanding of war and resistance.
Download or read book The Devil Boats written by C.J. Skamarakas and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PT boats loom large in the popular imagination of World War II. In March 1942, a PT boat evacuated Gen. Douglas MacArthur, his family, and top staff from the Philippines, which inspired the war movie They Were Expendable, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. John F. Kennedy became a war hero while commanding PT-109, which collided with a Japanese destroyer and was sunk in August 1943. But the story of PT boats has never been told in the depth and detail that their exemplary service deserves. Naval historian C. J. Skamarakas uses one Pacific PT boat squadron to tell the story of PT boats in action in World War II. Eighty feet long, PT boats were designed to launch torpedoes against enemy ships five and ten times their own size. But defects in the torpedoes and the boats’ speed and maneuverability ultimately shifted the boats’ mission to patrolling and breaking up Japanese shipping and reinforcements. In the waters of the Southwest Pacific as part of MacArthur’s offensives in New Guinea and the Philippines, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 25 completed these missions and also executed other operations for which they weren’t specifically trained, including inserting commandos behind enemy lines, air-sea rescue, raids on enemy positions, reconnaissance of potential sites for amphibious landings, coordination of air strikes in support of ground forces, meetings with guerrilla leaders, recovery of prisoners of war, diversionary activities, and psychological operations. Today we would call many of their missions “special ops.” The Japanese called PT boats “mosquitoes” and “devil boats.” The Devil Boats recounts the unique contributions of one motor torpedo boat squadron and through it tells the story of PT boats in the Pacific War. With drama and excitement, as well as careful attention to detail, the book fills a void in the history of the U.S. Navy in World War II.
Download or read book Dollar Wreck written by Tom Bennett and published by TOM Bennett . This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of silver cobs lie under the sands of Rhossili. Tom Bennett has investigated and found that the coins were traded for furs in New Amsterdam (New York) in 1639. The coins were part of a cargo on the Dutch West India Company ship Princess wrecked at Mumbles in 1647. Beaver furs, red timber and the bodies of 80 souls were scattered across Swansea Bay and the wreck was salvaged by Squire Mansel of Henllys on the Gower.
Download or read book Insight Guides Philippines written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 947 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guide Philippines is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide that provides an essential introduction to this little-known Asian country. The Philippines is a destination of thousands of islands fringed by idyllic tropical beaches, plus stunning mountain scenery, colonial architecture and lively festivals. The Insight Guide will assist you in finding your ideal itinerary through what can be a daunting list of options, with the inspirational Best Of section setting out the principal places to visit in the Philippines. In-depth information on the country's history and culture is provided in a series of lively essays, while chapters on contemporary culture, food, festivals and architecture paint a vivid portrait of life in the Philippines today. The Places chapters have been comprehensively updated for this new edition, and cover all the sights worth seeing - from the amazing landscapes of northern Luzon to the beaches of the Visayas and the jungles of Palawan. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip, including our independent reviews of carefully selected hotels and restaurants, which will direct you to the best and most authentic establishments.
Download or read book Insight Guides The Philippines Travel Guide eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to the Philippines and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Philippines guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Boracay or Palawan, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you while you're exploring Mount Apo or discovering Ifugao rice terraces on the ground. Our Philippines travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide The Philippines covers: Luzon, Manila, Manila's Environs, The Central Plains, Ilocos Region, Northeast Luzon, Central Cordillera, Bicol Peninsula, Luzon's Islands, Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas, Palawan, Northern Palawan, Southern Palawan, Mindanao, Southern and Central Mindanao, Northern Mindanao and Caraga, Zamboanga and the Sulu Islands. In this guide book to the Philippines you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of the Philippines to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Philippines guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to the Philippines as well as an introduction to the Philippines's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to the Philippines, how to get there and how to get around, to the Philippines' climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Luzon to Zamboanga has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this Philippines travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Abu Palawan, Manila, and many other locations in the Philippines.. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to the Philippines features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Chocolate Hills and the spectacular Taal Volcano crater lake.
Download or read book Insight Guides Philippines Travel Guide with Free eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guide Philippines is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide that provides an essential introduction to this little-known Asian country. The Philippines is a destination of thousands of islands fringed by idyllic tropical beaches, plus stunning mountain scenery, colonial architecture and lively festivals. The Insight Guide will assist you in finding your ideal itinerary through what can be a daunting list of options, with the inspirational Best Of section setting out the principal places to visit in the Philippines. In-depth information on the country's history and culture is provided in a series of lively pages, while chapters on contemporary culture, food, festivals and architecture paint a vivid portrait of life in the Philippines today. The Places chapters cover all the sights worth seeing - from the amazing landscapes of northern Luzon to the beaches of the Visayas and the jungles of Palawan. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip. Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Philippines Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Philippines with the smartest and most insightful ebook on the market. Written with Rough Guides' trademark mix of honesty, wit and practical advice, this fully updated, stunningly illustrated travel guide brings you comprehensive coverage of all the country's unmissable experiences. Rough Guides authors have visited every corner of this vast archipelago, and whether you're diving in the turquoise waters off Palawan, exploring the iconic Chocolate hills on Bohol or climbing volcanic Mount Pinatubo, this new edition of The Rough Guide to the Philippines will show you the best places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and party along the way, with options to suit every budget. The guide is packed with colour-coded maps and easy-to-follow transport advice to help navigate your way from one spectacular island to the next. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to the Philippines.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Philippines written by David Dalton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-09-06 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore every corner of the Philippines using the clearest maps of any guide. Choose where to go and what to see, inspired by dozens of photos. Read expert background on everything from trekking through tribal villages to the country's premium dive spots. Rely on our selection of the best places to stay, eat and party, for every budget. It's like having a local friend help plan your trip.
Download or read book Scuba Diving written by Miranda Krestovnikoff and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-17 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and encouraging guide, Scuba Diving contains expert advice and step-by-step illustrations on how to perfect key skills, how to buy and maintain equipment, what the different diving options are and where to find classic dive sites around the world. Scuba Diving covers different types of diving from reef and ice to wreck, nocturnal, and fresh water. Equipment is showcaseed in detail, from wetsuits and masks to flippers and buoyancy aids. This eBook also include information about marine life, from tropical fish and manta rays to whales, dolphins and sharks.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Philippines written by Simon Foster and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new-look Rough Guide to the Philippines - now in full colour throughout - is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most exciting countries. Discover its dazzling beaches, rice terraces and jaw-dropping marine life with stunning photography, colour maps and more listings and information than ever before. You'll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Manila - from museums and art galleries to the place to eat halo-halo and adobo - as well as up-to-date descriptions of all the best attractions, dive sites, beaches, mountains, festivals, hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants throughout the archipelago. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to the Philippines, now available in ePub format.
Download or read book Vanished written by Wil S. Hylton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a mesmerizing storyteller, the gripping search for a missing World War II crew, their bomber plane, and their legacy. In the fall of 1944, a massive American bomber carrying eleven men vanished over the Pacific islands of Palau, leaving a trail of mysteries. According to mission reports from the Army Air Forces, the plane crashed in shallow water—but when investigators went to find it, the wreckage wasn’t there. Witnesses saw the crew parachute to safety, yet the airmen were never seen again. Some of their relatives whispered that they had returned to the United States in secret and lived in hiding. But they never explained why. For sixty years, the U.S. government, the children of the missing airmen, and a maverick team of scientists and scuba divers searched the islands for clues. With every clue they found, the mystery only deepened. Now, in a spellbinding narrative, Wil S. Hylton weaves together the true story of the missing men, their final mission, the families they left behind, and the real reason their disappearance remained shrouded in secrecy for so long. This is a story of love, loss, sacrifice, and faith—of the undying hope among the families of the missing, and the relentless determination of scientists, explorers, archaeologists, and deep-sea divers to solve one of the enduring mysteries of World War II.
Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shipwrecks of the Philippines written by Tom Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Insight Guides Southeast Asia written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 1017 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southeast Asia is a firm favourite on the long-haul travel trail, thanks to its unrivalled range of amazing experiences and unforgettable sights - from the northern hills of Thailand to the dragons of Komodo, frenetic Manila to laid-back Vientiane, the sands of Ko Samui to Balinese temples and the ruins of Angkor. And travelling around the region has never been easier. The new edition of Insight Guide Southeast Asia is a comprehensive full-colour guide to this fascinating region, and is full of inspiration and information to plan a memorable trip. It covers Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This book is packed with stunning photography on every page that brings to life these countries and their people. Our Best Of Southeast Asia highlights the region's top attractions, such as the Andaman Coast, Bangkok's temples and floating markets, the Northern Highlands of the Philippines, Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos, and much more. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you plan your itineraries, while the travel tips provide all the essential information for organizing your journey, such as transport, accommodation, climate and festivals.
Download or read book Global Privatization Laws and Regulations Handbook Pacific Countries Private Sector Development written by IBP USA and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Global Privatization Laws and Regulations Handbook. Vol. 10. Pacific Countries
Download or read book Cruising World written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
