"Map of the City of Manila and Vicinity Showing Operations of Second Division, 8th Army Corps, from February 4th to February 28th, 1899...", U.S. Corps of Engineers
Subject: Manila, Philippines
Period: 1899 (dated)
Publication: War Dept. Annual Report, 56th Congress, 1st Session
Color: Printed Color
Size:
26.1 x 18.4 inches
66.3 x 46.7 cm
A detailed map showing U.S. military operations in the region during the Battle of Manila, the first and largest battle during the Philippine-American War (1899-1902). A legend identifies the division headquarters, various brigades, and troop quarters in red and brown overprinting. The underlying map provides additional detail on roads, trails, railroads, dykes and more. The Second Division of the 8th Army Corps was commanded by General Arthur MacArthur, whose son General Douglas MacArthur also played a prominent role in the Philippines during World War II. Lithographed by The Norris Peters Co. in Washington.
References: Phillips (Philippine Islands) #460.
Condition: A
Issued folding with faint color offsetting and one tiny fold separation at bottom that just touches the neatline and has been closed on verso with archival tape.
