Island Battles In The Philippines As General George MacArthur Attends Ceremony

The video covers a ceremony led by President Osmena to honor those who died liberating a city from Japanese forces. It then details General MacArthur's plans to expedite the Philippines invasion, including surprise landings at Ormoc and a daring amphibious operation at MONDORO. A large convoy of 150 ships moves towards an island, with Navy guns blasting enemy defenses.

Who led the ceremony to honor the soldiers who liberated the city from Japanese control?

• Admiral Nimitz

• General MacArthur

• President Osmena

• General Krueger

What was the main objective of General Krueger and MacArthur's plans?

• To evacuate civilians from the war zone

• To negotiate peace with Japan

• To speed up the invasion of the Philippines

• To defend the city from Japanese attacks

On which date did the surprise landings at Ormoc occur?

• January 1st

• December 7th

• October 19th

• November 15th

What was the strategic outcome of the landings at Ormoc?

• The Japanese forces were united

• The Japanese forces were split

• The Japanese forces surrendered

• The Japanese forces retreated

How many ships were involved in the convoy towards Mondoro?

• 150 ships

• 200 ships

• 100 ships

• 250 ships