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The Harbor Defenses of Manila
and Subic Bays (formerly,
Coast Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays) were part of the US Army's Philippine Department, prior to, and during, World War II. In July 1941, these units were commanded by Major General George F. Moore, whose Philippine Coast Artillery Command was located at Fort Mills, on Corregidor. This command included Fort Hughes (Caballo), Fort Drum (El
Fraile), and Fort Frank (Carabao);
at the entrance to Manila Bay; as well as, Fort Wint (Grande
Island) at the entrance to Subic Bay. At this time, there were 4,967 troops assigned to the
Harbor Defenses.
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