Battle of the Mindanao
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Was a battle fought by the Americans and allied Filipino guerrillas against the Japanese forces on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It was part of the campaign to liberate the Philippines during World War II.
Chronology
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March 1945: After an heavy fight, the center of the Japanese line in the Zamboanga peninsula broke.
April 1945: American amphibious operation to secure Malabang-Parang-Cotabato area of Mindanao.
May 1945: U.S. Eight Army clears Malaybalay-Kalasungay region.
May 1945: On 3 May, the U.S. 31st Division reached Kibawe.
March 1945: The American 41st Division troops quickly captured Zamboanga.
July 1945: Allied units seized Sarangani and Balut islands.
April 1945: By 22 April, the Allies took the position in Jolo after hard fighting and the rest of the Japanese troops fled and held out in the west for another two months.
June 1945: Battle of Davao.
April 1945: Upon reaching Digos, the Americans quickly overwhelmed the defending Japanese.
Selected Sources
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 434
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 488
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 519
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.539
