1944: PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN

The transcript describes the rapid advancement of US divisions on Leite, with seven divisions fighting by December 1st. The key port city of Aremark was captured by the 77th Division on December 11th. By the end of the year, all organized resistance on the island had ended, and it was back under American control after three years of enemy occupation.

How many US divisions were fighting on Leite by December 1st?

• Eleven

• Seven

• Five

• Nine

Which division captured the key port city of Aremark?

• The 82nd Division

• The 101st Division

• The 1st Division

• The 77th Division

On what date did the 77th Division capture Aremark?

• December 5th

• December 1st

• December 11th

• December 15th

By the end of the year, what was the status of organized resistance on Leite?

• It was still ongoing

• It had ended

• It was increasing

• It was at a stalemate

How long was Leite under enemy occupation before being reclaimed?

• Four years

• Three years

• Two years

• One year