00000nam a2200000 i 4500 UP-1685675941131363603 Buklod 20230918140953.0 m |o d | ta 230918s2015||||ncu abgr b 001 0|eng 9780786498253 (softcover : alk. paper) 18517320 DLC eng DLC rda DLC eng D 802.P52 M564 2015 Holmes, Kent 1933- author. Wendell Fertig and his guerrilla forces in the Philippines fighting the Japanese occupation, 1942-1945 Kent Holmes. Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2015] vii, 232 pages illustrations, maps 23 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-226) and index. Fertig's background and engineering experience -- Assessment of the situation -- Development of a guerrilla movement -- Connectivity with Australia -- Japanese presence, disposition and tactics on Mindanao -- Guerrilla organization, strength, disposition and tactics -- Logistical support for the Mindanao guerrillas -- Intelligence collection -- Critique of Fertig's leadership -- Magnitude of responsibilities -- Leadership assessment -- Legacy and reflections on guerrilla warfare in the Philippines. "Creating a guerrilla movement to fight the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945) presented Colonel Wendell Fertig with some formidable challenges. Unlike the other islands in the archipelago, Mindanao had a large Moslem population. By using Moro and American leadership he was able to bring the Moro people into the movement. Fertig lacked communication with MacArthur"-- Provided by publisher. Fertig, Wendell W. World War, 1939-1945 Underground movements Philippines Mindanao Island. Guerrilla warfare Philippines Mindanao Island History 20th century. Mindanao Island (Philippines) History, Military 20th century. FI UPD DAC D 802 P52 M564 2015 Book