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	United States Asiatic Fleet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		So, in later years, this was not part of the US Pacific Fleet, which was based on the western coast of the United States and, in 1940, moved to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
		The commander was Admiral Thomas C. Hart and the fleet was based at Cavite Naval Base and Olongapo Naval Station.
		Five of the gunboats were moved to Manila, Wake (PG-43) was left with a skeleton crew as a radio base and was seized by the Japanese on December 8 and Tutuila (PG-44) was given to the Chinese.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/US_Asiatic_Fleet (1572 words)

	Asiatic Fleet
		This was not part of the US Pacific Fleet, which was based on the western coast of the United States and, in 1940, moved to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
		Vessels of the Asiatic Fleet and the 16th Naval District -- December 8, 1941
		The Asiatic Fleet and the 16th Naval District[?], possessed 1 heavy cruiser, 1 light cruiser, 13 World War I era destroyers, 29 submarines, 5-6 gunboats[?], 1 yacht, 6 minesweepers, 2 tankers, an ocean-going tugboat, 1 rescue vessel, and various other ships, including 6 motor torpedo boats.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/as/Asiatic_Fleet.html (451 words)

	Mariveles Naval Section Base (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Mariveles Naval Base completed on July 22 1941 was used by the US Navy 's Asiatic Fleet.
		This base was located on the tip of the Bataan Peninsula.
		I had two desktops that were to be connected to the base station directly through Ethernet cables and a laptop that had a wireless adapter.
	www.freeglossary.com /Mariveles_Naval_Section_Base (386 words)

	chinamarines.com
		December 7, 1941 - Japan launches a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and declares war on Britain and the United States.
		The 4th Marines orders were to defend the Olongapo Naval Station and the Mariveles Naval Section Base at the mouth of Manila Bay on Bataan, the peninsula forming the Bay’s Northern side.
		The U.S. Asiatic Fleet, which based on these shore stations, was responsible for the naval defense of the Philippines.
	www.chinamarines.com /ver3/corr.htm (3282 words)

	HyperWar: History of USMC Operations in WWII, Vol. I: Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal, Part IV [Chapter 1]
		Mariveles at the southern tip of Bataan had been designated the assembly area and transshipment point for the Marine units and their supplies.
		The naval radio station near Sangley Point was already a shambles, for in a raid on 19 December enemy bombers leveled the buildings and set afire large quantities of gas and oil scattered in dumps throughout the surrounding area.
		It was reorganized and re-equipped at Mariveles to fill the role of the missing battalion of the 4th Marines; the formal change of title to 3d Battalion, 4th Marines came on 1 January.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USMC/I/USMC-I-IV-1.html (8925 words)

	Naval Operations in the Pacific from March 1944 to October 1945
		The concentrated power of heavy naval guns is very great by standards of land warfare, and the artillery support they have given in landing operations has been a material factor in getting our troops ashore with minimum loss of life.
		This action is an exemplification of the classical naval tactics of ìcrossing the T.î Rear Admiral Oldendorf had deployed his light forces on each flank of the approaching column and had sealed off the enemy's advance through the strait with his cruisers and battleships.
		Naval air power, acting in close conjunction with naval surface power and Army bombers, had beaten enemy land-based air power besides inflicting critical losses on naval ships and seriously damaging many shore targets.
	www.shsu.edu /~his_ncp/Compac45.html (22138 words)

	Japanese Supremacy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The base at Sangley Point was to be maintained as long as possible, and when no longer tenable the radio station and fuel supply were to be moved to Corregidor.
		The pursuit planes were based at Clark and Nichols, and the heavy bombers were withdrawn to Del Monte.
		With the loss of air power the possibility of effective naval support was extremely limited and the sea lanes along which reinforcements could be expected to travel were closed.
	c.1asphost.com /scanhead25/Japsupp.htm (2315 words)

	A Railroader Goes To War - Chronology of World War II - 1942 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Naval Station, Pago Pago, Samoa, is shelled by Japanese submarine.
		Hydrographic Office and Naval Observatory are transferred from the Bureau of Navigation to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations United States naval vessels sunk: Minesweeper BITTERN (AM-36), damaged 10 December 1941, Cavite, P. I., sunk by United States forces.
		Japanese naval vessels sunk, Battle of Guadalcanal: Battleship HIEI, by naval gunfire, carrier-based aircraft, and Marine land-based aircraft.
	www.ww2diary.com /chr42.html (7550 words)

	Subic Bay and Fort Wint - Keys to Manila
		This failure was a result of the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty in 1922 which forbade the updating of American outposts in the Pacific.
		The next naval action in Subic Bay took place on February 1 when PT 32 attacked and hit with a torpedo what her crew believed to be a light cruiser.
		On October 1 1954, the command was renamed the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay.
	corregidor.org /chs_bogart/bogart1b.htm (2539 words)

	USS OAKLAND HISTORY 1945-VJ DAY
		Army troops are landed by naval task unit on Fais Island, Caroline Islands, to capture and destroy Japanese radio station.
		Naval gunfire and air bombing continue to support the troops ashore during this difficult campaign.
		Naval task group (Commodore R. Simpson) is established to liberate, evacuate, and extend medical care to Allied prisoners of war in Japan.
	www.rtcol.com /~weshortz/history/hist45vj.htm (12903 words)

	Otter
		Born 12 September 1914 at Louisville, Ky., Bethel Veech Otter reported to the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., as Midshipman from Kentucky, 12 June 1933.
		He received his commission as an Ensign 3 June 1937 and served in connection with the fitting out of Yorktown and at the Submarine Base, New London, Conn., before reporting to Canopus, a submarine tender, 6 February 1940.
		The first Otter (YFB–663), a ferryboat, was built in 1906 by the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H. She spent her naval career at Charleston, S.C. Originally named Kite, her name was changed to Otter 12 October 1920.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/o4/otter-i.htm (219 words)

	Vaga
		Classified YT-116, the tug was inactivated at the Cavite Navy Yard on 22 May— presumably to fit out for naval service—and was renamed Vaga on 29 July 1931.
		Commissioned at Cavite on 1 August, with Boatswain Glen B. Swortwood in command, Vaga commenced local operations out of the navy yard which would occupy her throughout the ensuing decade, as war clouds gathered over the Far East.
		On 31 December, Vaga was assigned to the Inshore Patrol, to safeguard Corregidor's shorelines and to oppose the movement by water of Japanese men and materiel along the shores of Manila Bay.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/v1/vaga-i.htm (433 words)

	SRF TIGERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Its west entrance or the "Old Spanish Gate" still stands as a reminder of the Spanish influence.US Naval authorities selected Subic Bay in 1901 for a major repair and supply facility.In 1906,the Dewey Drydock capable of accomodating a 20,000 ton battleship,arrived from the Atlantic Coast,via Suez Canal.
		In that same year,the floating drydock was assigned to SRF.With the demobilization of forces after the war,Subic Bay area operations began to slow down.The major workload is decommissioning and laying up of ships for disposal,along with preparation of ships to foreign agencies.
		With the recent eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991,brought much damage to SRF and Subic.And with the Philippine Senate rejection to renew the treaty,Subic Naval Base was closed in 1992 and was converted to a freeport zone.(Tiger Talk)
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/9586/srf.html (280 words)

	From Shanghai to Corregidor: Marines in the Defense of the Philippines (Battle of the Points) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Two antiaircraft batteries operated in the Mariveles area and formed part of a naval defense battalion for the southern coast of Bataan.
		Holdredge was posted in an abandoned rice paddy between the Navy Section Base and the village of Mariveles.
		The platoon that the Marines initially thought had landed turned out to be a reinforced battalion with attached artillery These Japanese were part of a larger landing force but had become separated during the night of 22-23 January and landed unsupported on Longoskawayan Point.
	www.nps.gov /wapa/indepth/extContent/usmc/pcn-190-003140-00/sec12.htm (1136 words)

	From Corregidor to the Philippines photos and text related to The Edge by First Lieutenant George Francis, USMC, Retired
		The 4th Marines was put under the command of Rear Admiral Francis W. Rockwell, commanding the 16th Naval District, and given the mission of protecting the naval stations on the island of Luzon, primarily Olongapo and the Navy Section Base at Mariveles.
		The 1st Battalion was awakened at 0300 to be ready for the daylight move to Mariveles at 0730.
		The ship was interned in Mariveles harbor, and a guard of eight 1st Battalion Marines prevented the crew from moving the vessel.
	www.fourthmarinesband.com /shanghai.htm (17854 words)

	4th Marines Small Unit Histories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Throughout the year, most of the Marines' activities were centered upon guarding naval installations and administering the military government in several of the districts.
		The bulk of the Marine brigade was shifted to Olongapo during 1903, and small detachments of Marines continued to serve throughout the archipelago.
		The brigade was essentially maintained as a ready expeditionary force for use of the naval commander or to support the Army.
	www.txdirect.net /users/wlldggr/usmc4-08.htm (2053 words)

	5th AAF, January 1942
		The Japanese occupy Manila and Cavite naval base.
		President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill announce the creation of a unified command in the SW Pacific, with General Sir Archibald P. Wavell as supreme commander of American, British, Dutch, and Australian (ABDA) forces in that area.
		In the Philippine Islands, fighter units complete a movement (begun 24 December 41) from various bases on Luzon Island to Bataan Peninsula on Luzon Island.
	www.kensmen.com /jan42.html (717 words)

	SBMA - Lakbay.Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		1947 The RP-US Military Bases Agreement was signed, which granted the U.S. 99 years of free -use of 16 military installations including the administration of Subic and Olongapo.
		This was the dream of Naval Operations Chief Arthur Radford who pictured the air station as the vital link for US operations in the Southwest Pacific.
		This involved the flattening of 1,200 feet mountain, said to be the equivalent of the digging of the Panama Canal.
	www.lakbay.net /destinations/sbma/aboutus.asp (1032 words)

	USS Oakland CL-95 History 1945-VJ Day
		United States naval vessels damaged: Destroyer escort MELVIN R. (DE-416), by collision with LST 807, Iwo Jima area, 24 d.
		Japanese naval vessel sunk: Submarine I-12, by aircraft (VC-13) from
		States naval vessel damaged: LST 1107, by grounding, Okinawa area, 26 d.
	www.rtcol.com /~oakland/hist45vj.html (7423 words)

	Under Construction
		this base, also investigate and photograph it's location as it is today.
		This site was built to preserve the History and Memories of the former US bases that existed in the Philippines over time.
		Also to preseve the battle history of these locations, which our Military's and the Philippines endured, hoping that it will not be forgotten, which could be the single cause of history repeating itself.
	www.usmilitarypi.com (228 words)

	4th Marines - epic accomplishments and myths
		The move started a 14-year occupation of Shanghai, giving the regiment the nickname "China Marines" as well as the official title "4th Marines." During that period, 4th Marines became a feared and respected force throughout China.
		With war looming on the horizon, the 4th Marines deployed to The Philippines in November 1941 to defend Olongapo Naval Station and the Mariveles Naval Section Base near Manila Bay.
		One month later, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the regiment was redeployed to Corregidor to support the U.S. and Philippine Armies' defense of the island.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2004/04/mil-040426-mcn03.htm (866 words)

	ToyManiacs.com
		Dragon 12 inch WW2 Series: Brandon Chase- 7th Naval Beach Battalion.
		Note Shipping will be adjusted to $27.00 for this item.
		Dragon 12 inch Figure: Sam Blake - US Navy Sailor, Mariveles Naval Section Base.
	www.toymaniacs.com /sub_pg3.cfm?cat_id=1&subcat_id=1&co_id=4 (154 words)

	Untitled Document
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		1/6 "Sam Blake" U.S. Navy Sailor, Mariveles Naval Section Base, Bataan Peninsula, January 1942 (Seaman)
		Click on any images to view their full size.
	www.dragonmodelsusa.com /dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRF70487&print=yes (112 words)

	ActionFigureCollectors.com
		The folks at Dragon Models USA have sent over their latest 1/6 scale update.
		Coming in June of 2006 will be: 1/6 "Sam Blake" U.S. Navy Sailor, Mariveles Naval Section Base, Bataan Peninsula, January 1942 (Seaman).
		The figure comes with a load of accessories that we've come to expect from Dragon.
	www.actionfigurecollectors.com /news_files/dragon_samblake_april06.shtml (157 words)

	Cavite and Mariveles [Archive] - SpaceBattles.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		SpaceBattles.com > SpaceBattles Debate Forums > Non-Scifi Discussions/Debates > Cavite and Mariveles
		OK, this basically a question for all you WWII buffs.
		The Comands at Cavite Naval Base and Mariveles(sp?) had almost 24 hours warning of the fact that we were at war with The Japanes Empire.
	kier.3dfrontier.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-30081.html (122 words)

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	Special Order Dragon WWII Allied Figures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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		Sam Blake, US Sailor at Mariveles Naval Base, Bataan Peninsula, Jan '42 - 1 Instock
		Dragon's Sam Blake represents a Seaman at the Mariveles Naval Section Base, Bataan Peninsula, January 1942.
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	VALHALLA HOBBIES :: US WWII PACIFIC Your source for 1:6 scale 12" military action figures and toys from Dragon Models, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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		US Soldier from 29th Infantry Division with Diorama Base - D-Day, Omaha Beach, June 1944 - "Mike Connolly" (1:6 Scale)
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