Alab ng puso :

Alab ng puso : the Filipinos in World War II / - [S.l. : s.n., 1995?]. - 192 p. : ill. (some col.), 24 x 36 cm.

Title translates as "Fire of the Heart"

“A project of the Department of National Defense in cooperation with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.”

Mainly written by Dr. Cesar P. Pobre and Brig. Gen. Juanito T. Rimando (ret.). Published soon after the last 50th anniversary commemorative ceremonies were concluded – basically chronological pictorial presentation of WWII in the Philippines, side by side with the 50th anniversary commemorative rites. Last portion of the book on Filipinos heroes of WWII.

Minimal text, with sections on the defense campaign, resistance movement and – bulk of the book – the liberation campaigns. Issued as a government publication commemorating the 50th anniversary of WWII. - Prof. Ricardo T. Jose


English

(hardbound)


World War, 1939-1945--Monuments--Philippines--Pictorial works.
World War, 1939-1945--Philippines--Pictorial works.


Philippines--History--Japanese occupation, 1942-1945--Pictorial works.

50th anniversary World War II commemorations guerrillas Philippine defense campaign Philippine liberation campaign Philippine resistance movement Philippines in World War II pictorial work

DS 686.4 .P53

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