(Philippines) MacArthur's March On Manila c. 1920 and center for commerce

and center for commerce

and festivals

A fine engraving from this English master

the spine is a bit loose and the boards worn

Shows the some basic terrain and river systems and what deveopment existed at the time

(Philippines) MacArthur's March On Manila c. 1920 and center for commerce(Philippines) MacArthur's March On Manila, Van Swearingen, 1945After the underestimation of the Japanese forces in 1942, MacArthur and his family had to flee the Philippines, and caused MacArthur to utter his famous quote that he would "return". In 1944, he indeed would return and begin the press to reclaim the islands. Here is a "new relief map" for Luzon that shows the progression of U. S. troops as they draw closer and closer to Manila. Condition