#TodayInHistory 🕊️ 80 years ago, on March 3, 1945, the Battle of Manila ended—but at a devastating cost. 100,000 lives lost. A city left in ruins. A history nearly erased. Yet, this tragedy remains largely forgotten, even by Filipinos.� ☀️ But Manila rose from the ashes—not because justice was served, but because its people refused to be defeated. Their resilience rebuilt a shattered city, their memory keeps its soul alive. #BattleOfManila #Kasaysayan #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #WWII | Kirby Araullo

9.8K views · 153 reactions | The Battle of Manila begins  February 3, 1945 Japanese snipers fire at civilians and U.S. troops as we enter Manila, Luzon, P.I. Here a few take shelter on Rizal Avenue as bullets whistle overhead. (NARA) #WW2inPH #WWII #WW2 #BattleofManila1945 #Manila | World War II in the Philippines | Facebook