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Post by EXO on Jul 14, 2008 16:18:31 GMT 8
Things are a bit quiet over in this neck of the woods, so I will try to stir a little activity. Here's a nice pic.
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Post by The Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 6:14:49 GMT 8
The area is flooded right now by Typhoon Helen, 8/14/2008. Rode many a bus through there in the 70's. A major traffic jam area. A large Muslim population in the Quiapo area now. Location is about one block from the Pasig River and maybe one mile across the river from Intramuros, the main Post Office, and most old government buildings. Not too far from Bilibid Prison........
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Post by Karl Welteke on Jul 16, 2008 4:59:40 GMT 8
Does this image suggest the Allied tried not to hit the church and the Japanese did not use it as a defense position? Your opinions!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2008 4:30:19 GMT 8
I don't think it was precision bombing on anyone's part.
Looking at the area around the church, the streets are clean and passable. My guess is QUIAPO CHURCH, a major Manila religious center, was repaired right away. Look at the new roof on the rear of the church. The buildings near the church could have been destroyed by fire, most walls seem complete. The buildings across the street seem to be in much better shape.
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Post by EXO on Jul 21, 2008 12:37:34 GMT 8
MacArthur forbade aerial bombing of Manila, except for the Harbor and Dock Area. Having a close look at the ruins, you can see that most of the stone or concrete walls are still standing - suggesting that this was one of the areas where the Japanese set the buildings on fire. I agree with Tom on this.
Certailny the local lore is that Quiapo Church was not damaged, thus making its survival "miraculous". You can see that it's not quite so miraculous. San Augustine, the steel church with the twin spires(in the background) was also spared - though in its instance, an artillery shell went clean through one wall and out the other without exploding.
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