Rampage: Macarthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila

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Set during early 1945, the narrative unfolds as General Douglas MacArthur seeks to liberate the Philippines amidst intense warfare against Japan. While he dreams of a victory parade in Manila, a defiant Japanese admiral defies orders, leading to fierce resistance and catastrophic destruction of the city. This brutal conflict results in the tragic loss of around 100,000 civilian lives, marking a massacre comparable to the infamous "Rape of Nanking." The story highlights the harrowing impact of war on both military and civilian fronts.