Fort Drum, also known as El Fraile Island is a heavily fortified island situated at the mouth of Manila Bay in the Philippines, due south of Corregidor ...
Nov 29, 2021 · The fort was protected by 25 feet of reinforced concrete, capable of shrugging off 12-inch naval guns, the standard heavy armament for ...
Nov 9, 2021 · During the final invasion of Corregidor, Fort Drum put over 100 rounds into the masses Japanese landing craft and barges approaching the island.
Aug 13, 2022 · Fort Drum rumbled and exploded in a blast of destruction that shocked even Biancho and Schafer. The concrete deck of the fortress fragmented ...