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What was the primary purpose of the lighthouse built in 1853 on Topside?
What was the primary purpose of the lighthouse built in 1853 on Topside?
- To serve as a defense against enemies
- To support the long-range tractort guns
- To guide ships entering and leaving Manila Bay (correct)
- To house the underground command center
What was the strategic significance of Corregidor's location during the American occupation?
What was the strategic significance of Corregidor's location during the American occupation?
- It was a simple fishing village
- It was a site for building lighthouses
- It was a vital combat zone
- It was a defense against enemies entering Manila Bay (correct)
What was the outcome of the battle between the Japanese Imperial Army and the allied forces on Corregidor?
What was the outcome of the battle between the Japanese Imperial Army and the allied forces on Corregidor?
- The battle was abandoned due to heavy casualties
- The battle ended in a stalemate
- The Japanese Imperial Army emerged victorious (correct)
- The allied forces emerged victorious
What was the ratio of Japanese troops to U.S. and Filipino troops during the battle of Corregidor?
What was the ratio of Japanese troops to U.S. and Filipino troops during the battle of Corregidor?
What was rebuilt in the 1950s after being damaged during the siege of Corregidor?
What was rebuilt in the 1950s after being damaged during the siege of Corregidor?
What is Corregidor currently known as?
What is Corregidor currently known as?
What was the significance of controlling Corregidor to the Japanese Imperial Army?
What was the significance of controlling Corregidor to the Japanese Imperial Army?
How many dollars was the Pacific War Memorial built for?
How many dollars was the Pacific War Memorial built for?
What is the name of the steel structure located at the back of the Pacific War Memorial?
What is the name of the steel structure located at the back of the Pacific War Memorial?
Who performed their role as Commonwealth President in exile in the Manila Tunnel?
Who performed their role as Commonwealth President in exile in the Manila Tunnel?
What is the approximate area of the complex designed by Francisco Manosa?
What is the approximate area of the complex designed by Francisco Manosa?
When did the Battle of Corregidor take place?
When did the Battle of Corregidor take place?
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