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M-1 Operation
September 10, 2023 @ 08:00 - 17:00
The Op
In strategic terms, the Japanese looked at the Philippines as a strategic part of wartime expansion. The island’s resources and the elimination of General Douglas A. MacArthur’s Far Eastern Air Force were the prime objectives, thus allowing their expansion in the area without the fears of aerial attacks.
“The general mission assigned the XIV Corps in the M-1 Operation was to move overwater to Luzon, Philippine Islands, make an amphibious assault and seize beachheads in the Lingayen area, Luzon, and destroy hostile forces encountered. Thereafter the XIV Corps participated in the continued offensive overland to seize the Central Plains -Manila area, complete the destruction of hostile forces, and accomplish the occupation of Luzon.”
– Abstract from XIV Corps, M-1 Operation (After-action report, M-1 Operation, part I, operations).
The Belligerents
Green Team – Allies & Filipino rebels. For Allies, any US/NATO loadout is preferred. For the rebels, something more civilian.
Blue Team – JIA (Japanese Imperial Army). Any non-US/NATO loadout is fine
As always, this is not a strict reenactment. Please come as you are! If you have period-accurate kit, please wear it.