Battle Of Corregidor Battle Analysis
The purpose of this paper is to clearly apply the steps of battle analysis to evaluate the Battle of Corregidor and provide an alternate outcome based from the addition of intelligence variables discussed throughout this paper. The Japanese would have won the battle, if they properly analyzed the geography of the island. The Battle of Corregidor paved way for allied vessels to reenter the Philippines during World War II. Corregidor is the main entrance for Manila Bay and protected the Philippines for 300 years. Japanese had a clear advantage during the Battle of Corregidor ever since they have seized it from General Wainwright and eventually capturing the entire Philippine Archipelago. Corregidor is one of the biggest islands that provides
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He commanded approximately 6000 Japanese soldiers who consisted of survivors from Battle of Leyte and various types of army and naval units which were not suited for ground combat. Most of them were under provisional basis and it was not organized as an effective fighting force. 3000 were disposed in prepared positions on the defensive perimeter of the island. Command and Control was positioned at the Topside and communications were wired through different ravine strong points and were never backed up. The remaining forces were concentrated in the Malinta Hill and Tunnel the tunnel system. 31st Special Base Force was also posted to the island as lockouts for antisubmarine patrols. They also added a surface special attack unit with 70 suicide boats. Captain Itakagi’s men were ready but only for an amphibious assault. He is aware of the U.S. Army Airborne Assault doctrine and disregarded the possibility of such …show more content…
The island of Corregidor has been a critical funnel for allied supply lines into the Philippine Archipelago. The campaign in the Philippines would have continued a couple more years and even weakened the U.S. forces. A complete failure on the attack on the Corregidor would have been catastrophic and extremely deteriorated the Allied forces. More resources would have been exhausted for the retaking of the key position and prevented the missions into the Philippines. It could have prevented the seizure of the entire archipelago back into U.S.
He commanded approximately 6000 Japanese soldiers who consisted of survivors from Battle of Leyte and various types of army and naval units which were not suited for ground combat. Most of them were under provisional basis and it was not organized as an effective fighting force. 3000 were disposed in prepared positions on the defensive perimeter of the island. Command and Control was positioned at the Topside and communications were wired through different ravine strong points and were never backed up. The remaining forces were concentrated in the Malinta Hill and Tunnel the tunnel system. 31st Special Base Force was also posted to the island as lockouts for antisubmarine patrols. They also added a surface special attack unit with 70 suicide boats. Captain Itakagi’s men were ready but only for an amphibious assault. He is aware of the U.S. Army Airborne Assault doctrine and disregarded the possibility of such …show more content…
The island of Corregidor has been a critical funnel for allied supply lines into the Philippine Archipelago. The campaign in the Philippines would have continued a couple more years and even weakened the U.S. forces. A complete failure on the attack on the Corregidor would have been catastrophic and extremely deteriorated the Allied forces. More resources would have been exhausted for the retaking of the key position and prevented the missions into the Philippines. It could have prevented the seizure of the entire archipelago back into U.S.