Philippines
LUZON
The Japanese, attacking again in the II Corps area with air and artillery support, force the entire corps main line of resistance back to the Mamala River line. This line, too, soon becomes untenable, and the Americans and Filipinos withdraw under cover of darkness, the night of the 7th, to the Alangan River. The 26th Cavalry (PS), released to the II Corps from the I Corps reserve, establishes a holding position while the line is formed along the Mamala. Meanwhile, attempts by Philippine Division units to form a continuous line prove futile. Philipine Constabulary regiments defending the beaches are ordered into the battle line. The I Corps is directed to withdraw southward to the Binuangan River line.
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