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Terrain handbook 53: Cebu Island (Philippine series)

Allied Geographical Section (AGS), Southwest Pacific Area

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Terrain handbook 53: Cebu Island (Philippine series)

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This document is Terrain Handbook 53, a classified military intelligence report prepared by the Allied Geographical Section (AGS) of the Southwest Pacific Area (SWPA), under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. Published on January 8, 1945, the handbook was created to provide "basic topographical information of military interest for the use of officers in forward areas" during the climactic Philippines Campaign of World War II.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

APA Citation:

Allied Geographical Section, Southwest Pacific Area. (1945). Terrain handbook 53: Cebu Island (Philippine Series). General Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area.

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