Battle of Corregidor: Quick Facts

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Date	February 16, 1945 - March 2, 1945
Location	Corregidor Island • Manila Bay • Philippines
Participants	Japan • United States
Context	World War II

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U.S. paratroopers arriving at Corregidor in 1945

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