I visited Corregidor 1st in 1967 and Battery Geary was not excvated as much as it now is . 2nd trip was in Dec 2019 were you can see base plates and other mortar tubes . Again in 1967 only one mortar tube was seen sticking out ot the concrete remains . Thanks for the modern video and more info about these mortar positions as it is history !. Lets hope in the future more positions on Corregidor are exposed for the public to view .
I visited “The Rock” 2X, 1970 and 1990. Never seen it that green. Lots of Japanese and American tourists back then. Many of them Veterans. Hope to visit soon. Thanks for the video and history.
If you visit these same 12 inch mortar pits at various state parks around Puget sound and Columbia River former coastal forts you will see period photographs and notes in small print stating that the only place you can see these guns today is at Corregidor. Having visited Corregidor and seen the Geary battery and other things there, I would say it is the only place you will see WW2 action frozen in time. The airborne artillery pieces from the assault are still on the parade ground where they landed by parachute. It is a fantastic place to visit and the only place you will see a live 12" artillery shell still in it's barrel.
Thanks for the comment. All the guns in the US were scrapped years ago, Fort Casey WA has two 10 inch disappearing rifles brought over from Fort Wint on Grande Island in Subic Bay back around 1968.
May 6, 1942 Corregidor surrender to Japanese Army, 81 years ago till tomorrow May 6, 2023. What a history, thank you for sharing and today as I watch. WWII lost many Americans and Filipinos. SALUTE to unsung heroes!
Went to Bataan last weekend and then just booked a trip to Corregidor next year with my friends. We plan on visiting all the Pacific War significant places down there. Luckily we only live just 2.75 hours away from Bataan and about an hour away from Lingayen (from where MacArthur landed). Great vid!
I was most impressed with the divots taken out of the barrels of the guns by shrapnel. It looked like hot grease splashed a stick of butter. Makes you think what would happen to humans
I've been to Corregidor twice and taken a tour both times and I can say without hesitation that this video is far and away more interesting and far more informative than the Corregidor Tours were. Much of what we see on this video you will not see on the formal tour. By the way I was 7 months old when Corregidor surrendered.
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I visited Corregidor 1st in 1967 and Battery Geary was not excvated as much as it now is . 2nd trip was in Dec 2019 were you can see base plates and other mortar tubes . Again in 1967 only one mortar tube was seen sticking out ot the concrete remains . Thanks for the modern video and more info about these mortar positions as it is history !. Lets hope in the future more positions on Corregidor are exposed for the public to view .
Nice little video i visited those pits when i was there.
I visited “The Rock” 2X, 1970 and 1990. Never seen it that green. Lots of Japanese and American tourists back then. Many of them Veterans. Hope to visit soon. Thanks for the video and history.
If you visit these same 12 inch mortar pits at various state parks around Puget sound and Columbia River former coastal forts you will see period photographs and notes in small print stating that the only place you can see these guns today is at Corregidor. Having visited Corregidor and seen the Geary battery and other things there, I would say it is the only place you will see WW2 action frozen in time. The airborne artillery pieces from the assault are still on the parade ground where they landed by parachute. It is a fantastic place to visit and the only place you will see a live 12" artillery shell still in it's barrel.
Thanks for the comment. All the guns in the US were scrapped years ago, Fort Casey WA has two 10 inch disappearing rifles brought over from Fort Wint on Grande Island in Subic Bay back around 1968.
@@PacificWarStories As I recall, there are at least two M1890 mortars still in place at a coast artillery fort in Florida.
This is great. I am glad people are making documentaries on the first Philippine campaign
Great detail and documenting, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
May 6, 1942 Corregidor surrender to Japanese Army, 81 years ago till tomorrow May 6, 2023. What a history, thank you for sharing and today as I watch. WWII lost many Americans and Filipinos. SALUTE to unsung heroes!
Very informative
Went to Bataan last weekend and then just booked a trip to Corregidor next year with my friends. We plan on visiting all the Pacific War significant places down there. Luckily we only live just 2.75 hours away from Bataan and about an hour away from Lingayen (from where MacArthur landed). Great vid!
Good plan!
Nice work I enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome and someone who knows how to pronounce Bataan. Impressive.
So, how effective were the mortars exactly?
Why are the Mortars a bluey-green color?
Excellent Video Thanks 👍
They paint them to keep them from rusting. It has been a few years since they were painted,
Wow 🥺
thanks for watching
I was most impressed with the divots taken out of the barrels of the guns by shrapnel. It looked like hot grease splashed a stick of butter. Makes you think what would happen to humans
I've been to Corregidor twice and taken a tour both times and I can say without hesitation that this video is far and away more interesting and far more informative than the Corregidor Tours were. Much of what we see on this video you will not see on the formal tour. By the way I was 7 months old when Corregidor surrendered.