Rising Sun in the Southern Land: Destruction and Resistance in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi Archipelago (1941-1945)

Michael Vincent  P. Caceres,; Charina  F. Paragas,

Rising Sun in the Southern Land: Destruction and Resistance in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi Archipelago (1941-1945)

Michael Vincent P. Caceres | Charina F Paragas

Discipline: History

Abstract:

The Japanese Invasion of the Philippines during 2nd World War reaches the farthest most part of the Philippines showcasing the military power of Japan and the bravery of the guerilla and the Philippine military. This paper explores the events that took place during 2nd world war in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi at the peak of Sultan Jainal Abirin leadership and acting Governor Arolas Tulawi. The documentation of this war can be attested by the presence of intelligence report covering as far as the island of Borneo. The guerillas were aided by military supplies coming from Australia as headquarter of the allied forces. Gen. MacArthur’s emotional appeal for the Filipino freedom fighters to attack sent elements of the Sulu Area Command on a number of assaults Japanese garrisons and strongholds in the Sulu archipelago.

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