Japanese monograph no. 137 : Philippines operations record. Phase three, vol. IV : general outline of Mindoro operations [manuscript]
Title
Japanese monograph no. 137 : Philippines operations record. Phase three, vol. IV : general outline of Mindoro operations [manuscript]
Subject
Japan--History, Military--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines.
Description
“A very brief description of operations of two infantry companies of the 8th Division, which were virtually wiped out in defending Mindoro and Lubang Islands. (Edited, Reproduced, 10 pages)”.
Based on the recollections of Lt Nobushiro Kakishima and Sgt Naoji Sato. 2 maps. Overlaps with Japanese Monograph #10.
Mindoro was important to the Japanese as a lookout post on Manila Bay, and also for raw materials needed in Japan’s war effort. The Japanese were never able to control the whole island, since the guerrilla resistance forces were quite strong. The US needed Mindoro for access to airfields which could provide air cover for military operations in Luzon.
Relatively detailed for this small operation.
*Citations in quotation marks from:
U.S. Army. Office of the Chief of Military History. "Guide to Japanese Monographs and Japanese Studies on Manchuria." Ca. early 1960s.
Based on the recollections of Lt Nobushiro Kakishima and Sgt Naoji Sato. 2 maps. Overlaps with Japanese Monograph #10.
Mindoro was important to the Japanese as a lookout post on Manila Bay, and also for raw materials needed in Japan’s war effort. The Japanese were never able to control the whole island, since the guerrilla resistance forces were quite strong. The US needed Mindoro for access to airfields which could provide air cover for military operations in Luzon.
Relatively detailed for this small operation.
*Citations in quotation marks from:
U.S. Army. Office of the Chief of Military History. "Guide to Japanese Monographs and Japanese Studies on Manchuria." Ca. early 1960s.
Creator
U.S. Army. Far Eastern Command. General Headquarters. Historical Section.
Publisher
[Washington, D.C.?] : Distributed by Military History Section Headquarters, Army Forces Far East, [1952?]
Date
1952?
Format
32 x 25 cm.
application/pdf (.pdf) 45.1 MB
Type
Manuscript (Loose-leaf with binder)
Call Number
MS RH 47
Accession Number
16213
Pagination
vii, 10 leaves
Accompanying Materials
1 compact disc (digital ; 4 3/4 cm.)
Files
Collection
Citation
U.S. Army. Far Eastern Command. General Headquarters. Historical Section., “Japanese monograph no. 137 : Philippines operations record. Phase three, vol. IV : general outline of Mindoro operations [manuscript],” FHL-Roderick Hall, accessed December 6, 2025, https://fhl.omeka.net/items/show/519.