Corregidor (Tagalog: [ko.ɾɛ.hɪˈdoɾ], Spanish: [ko.re.xiˈðoɾ], Tagalog: Pulo ng Corregidor, Spanish: Isla del Corregidor) is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in the southwestern part …

A quick guide to Corregidor Island. Find out how to get there, what to do, eat, and drink, where to stay, and must-see spots.

Apr 23, 2012 · Beginning on the morning of April 10, 1942, the tadpole-shaped fortress island of Corregidor—known as the Rock to every American soldier, sailor, and Marine who served …

Located at the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines, Corregidor had been called the “Gibraltar of the East.” The fort had been surrendered to invading Japanese forces on May 6, 1942, …

Apr 10, 2025 · General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered the island to Japanese forces—a historic event remembered as the Fall of Corregidor or Pagbagsak ng Corregidor. The …

May 5, 2025 · The Battle of Corregidor was the last major fight in the Japanese capture of the Philippines. Corregidor was a key defensive location, heavily fortified and controlling access to …

All historical aspects of Corregidor, and why two vastly different battles were fought over it. Includes numerous historic photographs, and aspects of cryptography, cartography, …

Corregidor is an island in the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines. Because of its strategic location in the bay, it served as a focal point for the naval defenses of the capital city, Manila. …

In May 1942, Corregidor, a small rock island at the mouth of Manila Bay, remained one of the last Allied strongholds in the Philippines after the Japanese victory at Bataan. Constant aerial …

Aug 13, 2024 · Corregidor Island, often referred to as "The Rock," is a small island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines. Known for its significant role during World War II, …