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Huk Rebellion

Hukbalahap Rebellion
Part of the Second World War (until 1945)
Date March 29, 1942 – 1954
Location Central Luzon, Philippines
Result Philippine government victory
Belligerents

1942–1946
 United States

Hukbalahap


1946–1954
Republic of the Philippines
Supported by:
 United States

1946–1954
Communist Party

Supported by:
 Soviet Union

1942–1945
Japan

Commanders and leaders

1942–1946
United States Douglas MacArthur
Philippines Manuel L. Quezon
Philippines Sergio Osmena
Vicente Lava
Juan Feleo
Luis Taruc


1946–1954Philippines Manuel Roxas
Philippines Elpidio Quirino
Philippines Ramon Magsaysay
Supported by:
United States Edward Lansdale
Luis Taruc Surrendered
Empire of Japan Hirohito Surrendered
Empire of Japan Tojo Hideki
Empire of Japan Masaharu Homma
Empire of Japan Tomoyuki Yamashita
Second Philippine Republic Jose P. Laurel
Second Philippine Republic Artemio Ricarte
Second Philippine Republic Benigno Ramos
Units involved

1942–1946
Philippines Philippine Commonwealth Army
Philippines Philippine Constabulary (from 1944)
Philippines Recognized Guerrilla Units
People's Army against the Japanese


1946–1954
Philippines Philippine Army
Philippines Philippine Constabulary
Philippines Philippine Army Air Corps (until 1947)
Philippines Philippine Air Force
Supported by:
United States United States Army
United States United States Navy
United States United States Marine Corps
United States United States Army Air Forces
1946–1954
People's Liberation Army

1942–1945
Imperial Japanese Army
Kempeitai
Imperial Japanese Navy

Second Philippine Republic Bureau of Constabulary (until 1944)
Second Philippine Republic Makapili
Strength
15,000-30,000 (1942–1946)
56,000 (1946–1954)
12,800 (peak) No figures available

1942–1946
 United States

Hukbalahap

1946–1954
Communist Party

1942–1945
Japan

1942–1946
United States Douglas MacArthur
Philippines Manuel L. Quezon
Philippines Sergio Osmena
Vicente Lava
Juan Feleo
Luis Taruc


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