Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays
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The Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays ("Coast Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays" until 1925) (a.k.a. CD/HD Manila Bay) were a United States Army Coast Artillery Corps harbor defense command, part of the Philippine Department of the United States Army from circa 1910 through early World War II. The command primarily consisted of four forts on islands at the entrance to Manila Bay and one fort on an island in Subic Bay.[1]
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Active | 1905–1942 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army Coast Artillery Corps |
Type | Coast artillery |
Role | Harbor Defense Command |
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Garrison/HQ | Fort Mills, Corregidor |
Mascot(s) | Oozlefinch |
Engagements | Philippines campaign (1941–1942) |
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