America Intercepted the Japanese Secret Codes and Destroyed Japanese Navy in WW2

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In 1944, the 11th Airborne Division's intelligence officer, Henry Muller, conducted a raid on the Los Baños prison camp in the Philippines, where over 2,100 American men, women, and children were saved. Muller discovered that the camp was packed with American civilians, including women and children, and that the population was in poor condition. The camp was constructed in an area with tainted water, malaria-ridden marshes, rice fields, and no sewage system. The Japanese wanted the Americans to stay away from the general Filipino population, but locals continued to provide food and clothing to the internees. The camp was located on the campus of the Agricultural College of the Philippines, with twenty-six barracks and a barrier made of sawali mats. The camp leadership did not appear to want to make things worse for the prisoners, despite the challenging conditions.
In July 1944, Major T. Iwanaka took over the Japanese-occupied Philippines, leading to cruelty and a lack of hope for the internees. After landing in October 1944, the Americans battled the camp, observing aerial combat and bombers passing by. The camp documents were set on fire by Japanese guards, and the prisoners' executive committee took over the camp unexpectedly. The Japanese guards returned in January 1945, and the inmates became weaker. American forces launched operations to free civilians and POWs imprisoned in facilities throughout the island, with two successful rescue operations in January and February. The 11th Airborne Division aimed to trap Japanese forces in the area, but the camp was far behind the front lines. A small group of inmates escaped and contacted Colonel Gustavo Ingles, who informed the American advance. The group managed to sneak out of camp and meet with the guerrillas, requesting assistance.
The American and Filipino forces were tasked with a rescue operation in the area of Los Baños, Philippines. The divisional reconnaissance platoon leader and engineer platoon leader were tasked with finding a drop zone (DZ) for the paratroopers to land on the camp. The rescue plan was bold and creative, with three components: a group of paratroopers, a battalion of infantry, and a task force. The strategy was implemented in five stages, with the first phase involving mission planning and camp reconnaissance. The reconnaissance platoon would secure the drop zone and landing beach, while the battalion would join the guerrillas in Phase II. The airdrop and attack on Los Baños would occur in Phase III, followed by the evacuation of the inhabitants to the American-held area. The 11th Airborne adapted to changing conditions with ease, and B Company of the 1st Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment was chosen to make the parachute drop and attack the camp.
The planning for the rescue of internees in the Japanese camp was overseen by Lieutenant Colonel Gustavo Ingles of the Hunter's ROTC guerrilla organization. The guerrillas had doubts about their ability to remove paratroopers from the front line and repel counterattacks. They agreed to launch an instant attack to rescue as many prisoners as possible if they saw the Japanese executing inmates. The local Filipino population was also at risk, as Japanese retaliation against local residents was common during guerilla strikes. After observing the camp, Ingles advised attacking Japanese units to prevent retaliation. The American forces decided to launch a joint amphibious and aerial attack with the assistance of Filipino forces. The 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion was chosen for the mission, equipped with 54 amtracs and support fire from artillery battalions. The Japanese 8th Infantry Division posed the greatest threat to the rescue effort, with 8,000-10000 soldiers.
On February 19, B Company was transported to New Bilibid Prison, where they received an update on the rescue mission. The mission was divided among the American soldiers, with some believing it was a suicide mission. Three Filipino guerrillas were adopted by the company and assigned to each platoon. The 65th Troop Carrier Squadron was tasked with transporting the paratroopers for the drop. The engineers were instructed to set up barriers close to the camp and to leap between 400 and 500 feet to impede Japanese forces.
The remaining soldiers were divided into six teams, with six or eight insurgents attached to each unit. They were instructed to remain silent and not shoot back in the dark if they were being shot at. Task Force Soule prepared for action, while engineers fixed or built new bridges. A message from a group of rebels informed the staff that 3,000 Japanese soldiers had arrived as reinforcements. General Swing decided to proceed with the operation as scheduled, despite the incorrect assumptions made by the Japanese.

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