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Conflict East Asia

Hukbalahap Rebellion

1946 CE – 1954 CE · 8 years

Communist-led peasant insurgency that evolved from the anti-Japanese Huk resistance of WWII. At its peak in 1950, the Huks were approaching Manila. The rebellion was defeated through a combination of military operations and land reform under President Magsaysay.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Republic of the Philippines (backed by USA)
  • Hukbalahap / People's Liberation Army

Key moments

Defining events in the Hukbalahap Rebellion.

  1. 1950 Manila HQ Raid
  2. 1951 Operation Thunder-Lightning

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1946 CE and 1954 CE.

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And in the rest of the world

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