Allied troops in World War II battle in Manila

In 1944, General Douglas MacArthur set a combat schedule for American forces. On January 6, 1945, the plan was executed as U.S. troops landed at Lingayen on Luzon, 110 miles from Manila. They began advancing towards the city, encountering fierce resistance from enemy forces determined to hold their ground.

Who designated the American combat schedule in 1944?

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• General George S. Patton

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Omar Bradley

When did the U.S. troops land at Lingayen?

• June 6th, 1944

• December 7th, 1941

• January 6th, 1945

• August 15th, 1945

Where did the U.S. troops land as part of the initial execution of the combat schedule?

• Lingayen

• Iwo Jima

• Okinawa

• Guadalcanal

How far is Lingayen from Manila?

• 150 miles

• 50 miles

• 75 miles

• 110 miles

What kind of resistance did the U.S. troops face during their advance?

• Minimal resistance

• Moderate resistance

• Desperate rearguard action

• No resistance