Battle of Bessang Pass
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Battle of Bessang Pass
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The Battle of Bessang Pass was a major battle during the Philippines Campaign of World War II. It was fought from 9 January through 15 June 1945, Cervantes, a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, located 382 kilometres (237 mi) north of Manila. The area serves as a gateway to the Cordillera mountains and the city of Baguio. Bessang Pass was a stronghold of the Japanese imperial forces under Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, known as the “Tiger of Malaya” and conqueror of Singapore. It was part of
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1945 battle in the Philippines Campaign of World War II
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bessang_Pass
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2024-01-16T12:40:15Z
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