Many people throughout history have been unfortunately forgotten by time. Even those who have changed the course of history aren’t always properly remembered. A new release from the Ateneo Press, The Manzano Memoirs: The Life and Military Career of Colonel Narciso L. Manzano, by Craig Scharlin unearths and showcases the riveting life of Colonel Narciso L. Manzano, the highest-ranking Filipino officer in the U.S. Army under the command of General Douglas MacArthur during World War II, along with the vital role he played in the resistance movement against the Japanese. Scharlin, who worked closely with Manzano as his secretary and personal assistant, weaves together the Colonel’s accounts of his life before and during the war. This book shines a light on the battles and intelligence operations he led and was involved in, such as the blowing of the bridge in Calumpit, Bulacan, and the Battle of Bataan, emphasizing his courage and strategic genius.

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