A "battery" in military terms normally refers to a group of guns placed together in a given area. Battery Way was one of the coastal batteries of the USAFFE in Corregidor Island during World War II. USAFFE (United States Army Forces - Far East) included the Philippine Department, Philippine Army (2 regular and 10 reserve divisions), and the Far East Air Force (formerly, Philippine Army Air Corps). ... Corregidor and the entrance to Manila Bay Corregidor in 1941 Corregidor is an island in the entrance of the Philippines Manila Bay. ...

Battery Way refers to the group of 12-inch mortars in the Island of Corregidor. Corregidor Island is located in southeast of Manila, right on the entrance to Manila Bay. These guns were used by the USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East) to fire at Japanese positions at nearby Bataan, and during the invasion of Corregidor Island. During the early months of 1942, Battery Way was one of the guns that kept on firing to the northeast, since these guns were the only guns in Corregidor capable of firing in any direction(360 degrees). The Japanese were aware of the larger coastal guns in the island, but those seacoast guns (16-inch guns) can swing around at only 180 degrees, and facing the west, it was incapable of firing to the northeast. The Japanese know of Corregidor's powerful 16-inch seacoast guns so they avoided a direct invasion on Manila by passing through Manila Bay, instead, they landed on parts of Northern Luzon, and slowly made their way down south, towards Manila. Corregidor and the entrance to Manila Bay Corregidor in 1941 Corregidor is an island in the entrance of the Philippines Manila Bay. ... Nickname: Pearl of the Orient, City by the Bay, Distinguished and Ever Loyal City Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government... USAFFE (United States Army Forces - Far East) included the Philippine Department, Philippine Army (2 regular and 10 reserve divisions), and the Far East Air Force (formerly, Philippine Army Air Corps). ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bataan Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Balanga City Founded: —1754 Population: 2000 census—557,659 (46th largest) Density—406 per km² (12th highest) Area: 1,373. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ...

These mortars were manned by a crew of fourteen. Firing sequence was done to two of the mortars at a time to achieve a salvo effect. The battery was manned by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor in 1942. The guns were permanently damaged during the retaking of Corregidor by the Americans in 1945.

Corregidor is now one of the Philippines' premiere national parks. Daytime and overnight tours are available. It is approximately an hour of ferry ride from Manila. The whole island is now maintained by the Cavite Foundation Institute (CFI) of Cavite, Philippines, and the Department of Tourism. Aside from the tours, trekking, hiking, and swimming has become a part of visitors' activities.

Photo Gallery

12-Inch Mortar Closeup	Ammunition Storage of Battery Way	Three mortars and command center.	Battery Way View
Barrel of the 12-inch mortars.	One of the mortars as viewed from the command center.

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Battle of Corregidor
Corregidor Island