TY  - BOOK
AU  - HATZINGER Lt. Col. Kyle
AU  - VILLANUEVA Maj. James
TI  - A "Light but Aggressive Command": The 1945 Campaign in the Southern Philippines
PY  - 2024///
KW  - WORLD WAR II
KW  - U.S ARMY
KW  - THE VICTOR OPERATIONS, 1945
N2  - This study analyzes the 1945 campaign in the Southern Philippines, focusing on the strategic and operational decisions made by Allied forces during the liberation of the region from Japanese occupation. The campaign is characterized by a "light but aggressive" command philosophy, which emphasized mobility, flexibility, and the effective use of limited resources. By employing a combination of amphibious assaults, guerrilla warfare, and coordinated air support, Allied commanders were able to achieve rapid advances against entrenched Japanese positions.

The review highlights key battles, logistical challenges, and the role of local resistance movements in facilitating the campaign's success. It also examines the impact of terrain and weather on military operations, as well as the importance of intelligence and reconnaissance in shaping tactical decisions. Ultimately, the study argues that the principles of light but aggressive command not only contributed to the swift liberation of the Southern Philippines but also provided valuable lessons for future military operations in similar environments
UR  - https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/military-review/Archives/English/MA-24/Command/Light-but-Aggressive-Command-UA.pdf
ER  -