Philippine War

The Philippine War was a part of World War II. Just ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the Philippines on December 8, 1941. Aerial bombardment was soon followed by the landing of Japanese troops both in north and south Manila. The American forces under General Douglas MacArthur were in a pickle; air forces were destroyed, naval forces were ordered to leave, and it became impossible to reinforce ground soldiers with more troops. By January 2, 1942, the Japanese had occupied and invaded Manila.
Eddie was also in the Philippine War. But after a shot to the leg that crippled him for life, Eddie was pronounced no longer capable of serving in the war service and was forced to return back home.