Talisay Landing / Pagdaong Sa Talisay

Visiting The “Pagdaong Sa Talisay” Monuments of the U.S. 8th Army: Poblacion, Talisay City Cebu

On one note: When we thought of sumptuous roasted pig also popularly dubbed as “LECHON”, I am sure we can think of where is the best lechon in the country can be found? Meanwhile, since I am a Cebuano/Talisaynon; I would love to brag about that Cebu is known as the finest and the original lechon maker in the country.

But did you know that it was in Talisay where lechon is first originated? And one thing for sure we would always be delighted with its crispy red skin, lemon grass in the belly, the succulent meat.  A celebration would not be complete without the presence of it on the table.

On the other hand, are you also curious about how the name of Talisay is derived? Upon my research it was named after the mantalisay tree. Amazing, right?

Nevertheless, if you are also a fond traveler I am sure it is common to look after for trips that could give us a complement – so here’s to check  this important landmark in Talisay. A remarkable scene called the Landing Memorial with the statue of 8th US General. The location can be reached at Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu. This heritage serves as the commemorative mark during the liberation forces of General MacArthur – U.S. soldiers during landings at Talisay Beach the 26th of March 1945 World War II.

Here is the history that some of us like to know.

The Battle of the Visayas was fought by U.S. forces and Filipino guerrillas against the Japanese from 18 March – 30 July 1945, in a series of actions officially designated as Operations Victor I and II, and part of the campaign for the liberation of the Philippines during World War II.

On 26 March 1945, at 08:28 on Talisay Beach, four miles (6.5 km) west of Cebu City, the 182nd Infantry and 132nd Infantry landed on the west and east, respectively, after an hour-long naval bombardment. Japanese mines destroyed ten of the first fifteen landing tracked vehicles that moved ashore, effectively stopping the advance. Subsequent landing waves stacked up, but the Japanese did not exploit easy target.

The next day, 27 March, the Americal Division moved into already devastated Cebu City, as the Americans began a rapid advance. On 28 March, Lahug airfield, two miles northeast of Cebu was seized, as Arnold’s troops began to confront two heavily defended Japanese positions in the outpost line, capturing one on the same day. The Americal Division grimly assaulted individual positions with tank-infantry teams and with crucial fire support from offshore Seventh Fleet destroyers, the Japanese slowly gave ground.

Pursuit operations began on 20 April, and together with Cushing’s guerrillas, killed any Japanese who turned to fight. Some 8,500 Japanese troops remained holed up in northern Cebu until the end of the war.

And for that thing in my blog. I am sure it's a type of thing that we can learn the history of the place. 

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