at Plaza de Santa Isabel in Intramuros. The inscription for the memorial was penned by National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin and reads: "This memorial is dedicated to all those innocent victims of war, many of whom went nameless and unknown to a common grave, or even never knew a grave at all, their bodies having been consumed by fire or crushed to dust beneath the rubble of ruins." "Let this monument be the gravestone for each and every one of the over 100,000 men, women, children and infants killed in Manila during its battle of liberation, 3 February – 3 March 1945. We have not forgotten them, nor shall we ever forget." "May they rest in peace as part now of the sacred ground of this city: the Manila of our affections." See also Battle of Bataan (1945) History of the Philippines Military history of Japan Military history of the Philippines during World War II Military history of the United States Notes References Battle of Manila Footnotes: Battle for Manila by Richard Connaughton, John Pimlott and Duncan Anderson (2002) Presidio Press World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia (Military History of the United States) by S. Sandler (2000) Routledge By sword and fire: The Destruction of Manila in World War II, 3 February – 3 March 1945 (Unknown Binding) by Alphonso J. Aluit (1994) National Commission for Culture and the Arts Further reading External links The Battle of Manila Scrapbook Col. Orin D. "Hard Rock" Haugen 18 photos that show Manila before and after World War II Silverlens: Teodulo Protomartir, photos of war-damaged Manila Manila Photo Album – Mike Sturm, American photos of war-damaged Manila A View to Hugh: Battle of Manila, American photos of war-damaged Manila 1945 in the Philippines Battles and operations of World War II involving the Philippines Battles of World War II involving Japan Battles of World War II involving the United States Conflicts in 1945 Urban warfare 20th century in Manila Japan–United States military relations Japan–Philippines military relations Philippines–United States military relations