Battle of the Philippines By Alfonsofonner 1941 The Philippine Department had been reinforced with 8,500 troops from the U.S. Jun 26, 1941 Douglas MacArthur whas named as commander of the USAFFE Nov 30, 1941 The Department now counted with 31.095 people Dec 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl harbour Dec 8, 1941 Japanese attack on Clark Field Jan 2, 1942 Manila declared as an open city Jan 7, 1942 Withdraw of the filipinos to the Bataan Peninsula Mar 29, 1942 Filipinos leaders prepare the Hukbalahap, to fend off the japanese invasion Apr 9, 1942 Bataan death march May 5, 1942 Japanese attack on Corregidor 1944 MacArthur comes back to the Island Leyta Oct 26, 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf, U.S. Navy wins Feb 4, 1945 Retake of Manila by the Allied Forces and guerrillas Aug 15, 1945 Japanese army surrender in Baguio City, Philippines Sep 2, 1945 Official liberation of the Philippines from japanese