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100			_aHATZINGER Lt. Col. Kyle _eAuthor
245			_aA "Light but Aggressive Command": _bThe 1945 Campaign in the Southern Philippines/ _cLt. Col. Kyle Hatzinger, U.S Army, Maj. James Villanueva
260			_c2024
520			_aThis 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.
598			_a1945, SOUNTHERN PHILIPPINES, LIGHT BUT AGRESSIVE, STRATEGIC POSITION
650			_aWORLD WAR II
650			_aU.S ARMY
650			_aTHE VICTOR OPERATIONS, 1945
700			_aVILLANUEVA Maj. James
773			_gMILITARY REVIEW, March - April, 2024, Page 8-18
856			_uhttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/military-review/Archives/English/MA-24/Command/Light-but-Aggressive-Command-UA.pdf _yClick here for full text
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