Is the Philippines strategically important?
If the Philippines is not strategically important, why did Spain, the US, and Japan colonized it? Why was Portugal and the UK interested in colonizing it too? Is it really because of their benevolent intent to “improve” the Philippines?In terms of location alone, the Philippines has certain advantages:The Philippines is located at the center of the trade routes of China, Japan and Australia. During the Spanish colonial period, Chinese goods were shipped to the west through Galeón de Manila. Singapore’s location is also strategic location for trade for similar reasons.Being made up of 7,107 islands is a big advantage in preventing country-wide military attacks.The Philippines is an agricultural country with natural resources, exporting rice and high-quality fruits (e.g., coconut, pineapple, banana).The Philippines is not a landlocked country, and has easy access to water. Filipinos did not experience the problems experienced by Europeans during the medieval times, having to take a bath rarely.Beaches. Aside from Boracay, there are a lot of beaches that can easily compete with our neighboring countries. (I normally prefer traveling abroad, but I’d rather stay in the Philippines if the purpose is just to swim)There are other aspects of the Philippines that help in the economy, both are helped by the fact that Filipinos speak English as a second language:Overseas Filipino Workers distributed worldwide. China and India have a lot of overseas workers too, but the Philippines has a higher ratio. Even though brain drain is bad, being not dependent on very specific economies also serves as a safety net when a certain country’s economy goes down.Business Process Outsourcing (not just call center jobs)
Was the strategic value of retaking the Philippines during WW2 worth the cost, or was MacArthur obsessed?
MacArthur insisted on it. And got his way. Was it worth it? Japan, in the end was defeated, and it did cut off Japan from its Empire in Indonesia and South East Asia, meaning the Japanese would run out of food and oil and other resources they needed to continue the war.It was certainly a turning point in the war. The Imperial Japanese Navy launched a massive offensive to try to destroy the American task forces invading the Philippines, and were decisively defeated. The Japanese Navy was never again capable of any major opposition to the Allies. The Japanese ended up losing 4 Carriers, 4 Battleships (including the Musashi sister ship to the Yamato), and 8 Heavy Cruisers and were never again a threat against Allied operations. The Yamato was later sunk when she made a kamikaze run against allied shipping off Okinawa. The Yamato didn’t even have full fuel tanks thats how low the Japansese stocks were. The Yamato was attacked by over 400 Aircraft from US Carriers and sunk.
What is the meaning of strategic location in history?
This phrase means that where something is located offers strategic advantage(s) for the purpose that thing is meant to serve.Examples:A primary concern for most retail businesses is that they have good foot traffic. A strategic location for a florist shop might be a busy downtown street corner.Rental car companies can open offices in a lot of places, but those in airports are the most strategically located, because they are in the same place where many newly arrived travelers will need cars.The term comes from military parlance, where the overall strategy of a military campaign is considered when deciding where to place personnel and supplies. Division X is strategically located to defend a bridge. Or, a fuel depot is in a strategic location to support both air and ground operations. And so on.
Can anyone give me a definition of STRATEGIC LOCATION?
Strategic Location: a geographical or social position which plays a part in a predetermined plan.
Which of the following statements about conquistadores is NOT true?
a. They were eager for personal glory and material gain. b. They followed the model of Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands, strategically located archipelago in the eastern Atlantic. c.. They cruelly exploited Indian laborers. d. They were interested in creating permanent settlements. e .They began by concentrating on the major islands discovered by Columbus. i know it cant be a, c, or e. i'm just stuck on the other two! thanks so much for the help!!
Why did Japan attack the philippines?
1. Japan had a very aggressive army. Japanese foreign policies were controlled by the military generals. 2. At that time, Japan was among the countries in Asia that was not colonized by foreigners. 3. The Japanese military had this concept of a united Asian sphere (like the current European Union) and to achieve this, ALL foreign occupiers must be expelled in Asia. During this period, most of Asia was occupied by the Americans, Portuguese, British, Dutch, Germans and many more. 4. The Philippines was under American occupation. Japan saw this as an "unjust" occupation and they needed to "liberate" the Philippines from these foreigners. 5. Filipinos themselves did not understand what was going on. They though that the Americans were invincible and could never be defeated. 6. Even though most countries signed the Geneva Convention, no implementing body could enforce it in the battle ground. War is war. The Philippines and the Filipino people suffered greatly because of this.
Why are the Philippines called the Pearl of the Orient Seas?
Because it’s a convenient stereotypical name for a mysterious place in the Far East. Other places that have this name are:Hong Kong, nickname Pearl of the OrientPearl of the Orient Seas, the historical and romantic moniker for the PhilippinesPenang, a former British colony founded in 1786 and now a Malaysian state. Pearl of the Orient may also refer to: Penang Island, within the state of Penang George Town, Penang, the capital city of PenangSaigon, the capital city of former South Vietnam and also the largest city of VietnamSri Lanka, nickname Pearl of the OrientManila, nickname Pearl of the OrientGoa, coastal state in India.It’s nothing to do with the actual Philippines, but rather how Westerners saw us, and likely how they advertised us so that travelers would come visit.