In this episode, we tell the story of how Manila was nearly wiped off the map in 1945. In this episode, we explain how the fight for the city spiraled into chaos and destruction.

In this episode, we tell the story of how Manila was nearly wiped off the map in 1945. In this episode, we explain how the fight for the city spiraled into chaos and destruction.

The Battle That Ruined Manila

Moving beyond just the British Raj, they explore the Ottomans, Persians, and the grim realities of the slave trade. It is a study of how greed, ego, and gunpowder reshaped the globe. They peel back the layers of colonial myths to reveal the human stories underneath, making complex geopolitical shifts feel like a gripping conversation between friends rather than a lecture.

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The Battle That Ruined Manila

The Battle That Ruined Manila