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Post by Karl Welteke on Aug 17, 2016 11:04:12 GMT 8
Not being an expert but does it not look more like a bomb? If so could be an US one from McArthur’s landing in 1945. Was there not fighting here in 1945?
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Post by cbuehler on Aug 17, 2016 22:51:34 GMT 8
An outstanding study and I can only concur that the hill in question was undoubtedly in use at the time. Now, that is an artillery projectile (naval or otherwise), not an aerial bomb. Victor, did you get a measurement of it? I cannot get a good enough idea of its size to offer some possibilities as to what it is. It bears a resemblance to 155s of the time, but I cant be sure. These things loose much of their shape and diameter due to rust over time. The fuse on the nose is gone, so that makes it harder as well. I also wonder if it may not be from the 1945 battles. Was this area not shelled as well?
CB
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Post by victor on Aug 18, 2016 1:07:31 GMT 8
From what I remember and estimate now... it was about 18-20 inches long and you're right about 155mm in diameter. From this map, it looks like the 1945 American landings were further south. But I can't discount the Damortis hills not being shelled since it had commanding hills that overlooked Lingayen. www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/USA-P-Triumph/maps/USA-P-Triumph-I.jpg
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Post by Grandson of a Veteran on Dec 2, 2020 13:30:16 GMT 8
Im from this place and did not expect that it played a part in war. Thank you for the effort.
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