It marks the first strong line of defense combined Philippines USAFFE Troops against Japanese invasion during WW II. Symbolic of the tragedy that befell Bataan and the gallantry of Filipino and American heroes who restored our country and people to a government of free peoples is a monument in the center of rotunda in Layac, Dinalupihan, Bataan. This monument was erected by the 38th Infantry division, Army of the United States, in memory of the defenders of Bataan, living and dead, including the 38th Tank Company of Harrodburg, Kentucky, a unit of said division, in December 1941 to February 1942.
It also marks the liberation of the place on January 19, 1945 to August 16,1945 wholly by the following units: 149th Infantry, 151st Infantry, 113th Engineer Combat Battalion, 139th Artillery Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Battalion and the 38th Division Special Troop.
2. PHILIPPINE-JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP TOWER (Atilano Ricardo, Bagac)
This tower symbolizes the fact that after the war, there is a period of reconciliation, peace and friendship. The Risho Kosei Kai Group built the monument tower in 1975.
19. ZERO KILOMETER. MARKER (Bagumbayan, Bagac)
This is another site to mark the start of the death march. Unveiled in 1968, it has the same structure as that in Mariveles where in a bayonet was thrust to the ground with a soldier's helmet symbolically slung over the rifle bust.
3. FALL OF BATAAN MARKER (Capitol Compound, Balanga City)
Sealed in blood the permanent ties of friendship and cooperation between Philippines and the United States. This marker is dedicated, 9 April 1952, to the memory of the gallant Filipino and Americans soldiers as well as civilians, who fought and died side by side in the defense of democracy.
Sealed in blood the permanent ties of friendship and cooperation between Philippines and the United States. This marker is dedicated, 9 April 1952, to the memory of the gallant Filipino and Americans soldiers as well as civilians, who fought and died side by side in the defense of democracy.
4. FLAMING SWORD (Panilao, Pilar)
5. SHRINE OF VALOR (Mt. Samat, Diwa, Pilar)
The Dambana ng Kagitingan, as completed and inaugurated in 1970, consists of the Colonnade and the huge Memorial Cross.
The Colonnade is a marble-capped structure with an altar, esplanage and museum. There are several historical depictions on the Colonnade which include the following: Stained Glass Mural behind the altar, 19 Scriptural Marble and Reliefs and Parapet, 18 Bronze Insignias of USAFFE Division Units, 2 Bronze Urns (symbolic of the Eternal flame), 18 Flag poles with colors of USAFFE Divisions/Units and Inscriptions of the Battle of Bataan.
The Memorial Cross is a towering structure (555 meters above sea level) of steel and reinforced concrete with an elevator and viewing gallery (arm of the cross). The height of the cross is 92 meters from the base. The height of the arms is 74 meters from the base. The length of the arm is 30 meters (15 on each side). The viewing gallery is 18 ft. by 90 ft. with a 7-foot clearance. The exterior finish of the cross at the base up to an 11-meter level is capped with “Nabiag Nga Bato†sculptural slabs and sculptural bas-reliefs depicting significant battles and historical events. Above the base, the Cross is of chipped granolithic marble.
From the Colonnade to the Cross is a 14-flight zigzagging footpath on the mountain slope, paved with bloodstones from Corregidor Island.
The Dambana ng Kagitingan, as completed and inaugurated in 1970, consists of the Colonnade and the huge Memorial Cross.
The Colonnade is a marble-capped structure with an altar, esplanage and museum. There are several historical depictions on the Colonnade which include the following: Stained Glass Mural behind the altar, 19 Scriptural Marble and Reliefs and Parapet, 18 Bronze Insignias of USAFFE Division Units, 2 Bronze Urns (symbolic of the Eternal flame), 18 Flag poles with colors of USAFFE Divisions/Units and Inscriptions of the Battle of Bataan.
The Memorial Cross is a towering structure (555 meters above sea level) of steel and reinforced concrete with an elevator and viewing gallery (arm of the cross). The height of the cross is 92 meters from the base. The height of the arms is 74 meters from the base. The length of the arm is 30 meters (15 on each side). The viewing gallery is 18 ft. by 90 ft. with a 7-foot clearance. The exterior finish of the cross at the base up to an 11-meter level is capped with “Nabiag Nga Bato†sculptural slabs and sculptural bas-reliefs depicting significant battles and historical events. Above the base, the Cross is of chipped granolithic marble.
From the Colonnade to the Cross is a 14-flight zigzagging footpath on the mountain slope, paved with bloodstones from Corregidor Island.
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