LUZON - Topography dictates Tactics

Politicians - The Devil hides in the details.

MANILA - Not just a Pearl, but also a plum.

                
TRAINING - the reality was far different

In reality, the troops were never so well equipped

 The Philippines is the home of planning gone awry.

AIRPOWER - adequate is not enough, and obsolescence isn't even adequate.

Neither the US nor the Philippines had invested in adequate airpower

Against the Zero, this was tragic bravery.

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