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Battle of the Month - the World War II Battle of Luzon On this day in 1945, the U.S. forces launched the invasion of Luzon island to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation. Manila, the capital city, is on Luzon - a major hub of the Pacific supply route. Control of this strategic location was critical for Allied success in the Pacific Theater. More than 175,000 U.S. soldiers, supported by naval and air forces, landed at Lingayen Gulf. Filipino resistance fighters joined American forces