Terrain handbook 51: Panay Island (Philippine series)

This document, designated "RESTRICTED" and issued on 10 December 1944 , is a critical piece of military intelligence produced by the Allied Geographical Section (AGS) of the Southwest Pacific Area (SWPA). It was prepared under the command of General Douglas MacArthur and collates "all available geographical information of value to staffs for operational and planning purposes" for the Panay Island area of the Philippines. The handbook details critical military intelligence, including coastal information, ports, roads, trails, airfields, rivers, and local resources. Its creation date places it in the final stages of the Allied campaign to liberate the Philippines, following the Leyte landings and just weeks prior to the major Luzon invasion. The information provided was essential for the planning and execution of the successful Allied landing on Panay Island, which occurred in March 1945, highlighting the document's direct relevance to major national and international events 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. (1944, December 10). Terrain Handbook 51: Panay Island (Philippine series) (No. 1330). Allied Geographical Section, Southwest Pacific Area.