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Sie liegt am Eingang der Manila Bay, ca. 48 Kilometer westlich von Manila. Verwaltungsrechtlich gehört Corregidor jedoch zu Cavite City. Corregidor hat die Gestalt einer Kaulquappe, die Fläche der Insel beträgt etwa 9 km².
- 9 km²
- Luzon
Corregidor. Die Schlacht um Corregidor (9. April bis 6. Mai 1942) fand im Zweiten Weltkrieg in Ostasien statt und bildete den Schlussakt der Eroberung der Philippinen durch die Japaner.
Under Spanish rule, Corregidor served not only as a fortress of defense, a penal institution, and a station for customs inspection, but also as a signal outpost to warn Manila of the approach of hostile ships. The name "Corregidor" comes from the Spanish word corregir, meaning "to correct".
- 5.49 km² (2.12 sq mi)
- Topside, a plateau
- 589 ft (179.5 m)
- Manila Bay
As of about 15 April the combined strength of the four fortified islands—including US Army, Philippine Scouts, Philippine Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, Philippine Navy, and civilians—totaled about 14,728. [7] Japanese artillery bombardment of Corregidor began after the fall of Bataan on 9 April.
- 5-6 May 1942
- Japanese victory
A U.S. Army Signal Corps map depicting the disposition of U.S. forces in Luzon, Philippines, in 1942. (more) The small (2-square-mile [5-square-km]) island, part of the province of Cavite, has long been considered a natural fortress.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Corregidor Island is a historic monument and tourist destination in Manila Bay, where you can see military installations and buildings from World War II. Learn about its location, best time to visit, transportation, activities, and budget advice.
23. Apr. 2012 · Corregidor was a fortress island that became a hell for the American and Filipino troops who defended it against the Japanese invasion in 1942. Read about their experiences, the artillery bombardment, and the surrender of Corregidor.
