A Visit to Corregidor, Manila Bay, 1983.
Malinta Tunnel, Corregidor.
The sign reads: " Begun in 1922 and substantially completed in 1932, the tunnel complex consisted of east-west passage measuring 836 ft. long by 24 ft. wide. 13 laterals on its north side and 11 laterals on the south side, reinforced with concrete walls, floor and overhead arches, with blowers to furnish fresh air and a double-track electric car line along the main tunnel. Malinta provided bombproof shelter for the 1,000 bed hospital, MacArthur's USAFFE Headquarters, shops and vast labyrinth storehouse during the siege of Corregidor.
" Before this west entrance of Malinta Tunnel, on the afternoon of 30 December, 1941, Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmera were inaugurated into their second terms as President and Vice-President of the Philippine Commonwealth in simple ceremonies attended by members of the Corregidor garrison. "
Maltina Tunnel, Corregidor.
Battery Way, Corregidor.
The sign reads " Out of service for several years, this battery's mortars were hurriedly reconditioned for action on April 28, 1942, when Battery E of the 60th Coast Artillery (AA) from Bataan retreated to Corregidor together with Battery Geary. It delivered the most telling counter-battery fire during the last 27 days of the Battle of Corregidor, April 9 to May 6, 1942. "
Battery Way, Corregidor.
Middleside Barracks, Corregidor.
The sign reads " Home of thousands of officers and enlisted men, this building used to house a hospital, a service club, and two schools. The three-story concrete barracks stretched for nearly a mile, hence "The Mile-Long Barracks."
" The building was damaged by aerial bombings in 1942. The bloodiest battle was fought here on 17-22 February 1945."
Middleside Barracks, Corregidor.
Middleside Barracks, Corregidor.
Middleside Barracks, Corregidor.
Middleside Barracks, Corregidor.
Middleside Barracks, Corregidor.
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