Hukbalahap Rebellion — or Huk Rebellion (1946–54) Peasant uprising in Luzon, Philippines. The rich Luzon plain was farmed by a large tenant farmer population working on vast estates, a situation that led to periodic peasant revolts. The area became a focal point for… … Universalium
rebellion — /ri bel yeuhn/, n. 1. open, organized, and armed resistance to one s government or ruler. 2. resistance to or defiance of any authority, control, or tradition. 3. the act of rebelling. [1300 50; ME rebellioun < OF < L rebellion (s. of rebellio),… … Universalium
Hukbalahap — The Hukbalahap was the military arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), formed in 1942 to fight the Japanese Empire s occupation of the Philippines during World War II. It fought a second war from 1946 to 1954 against the pro Western … Wikipedia
Hukbalahap — Die Hukbalahap war eine antijapanische Widerstandsbewegung auf den Philippinen zur Zeit des Zweiten Weltkrieges. Der vollständige Name der Bewegung auf Tagalog ist Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon (antijapanische Volksarmee). Die Hukbalahap gilt … Deutsch Wikipedia
Philippines — /fil euh peenz , fil euh peenz /, n. (used with a pl. v.) an archipelago of 7083 islands in the Pacific, SE of China: formerly (1898 1946) under the guardianship of the U.S.; now an independent republic. 76,103,564; 114,830 sq. mi. (297,410 sq.… … Universalium
Taruc, Luis — ▪ 2006 Philippine freedom fighter and social reformer (b. June 21, 1913, San Luis, Phil. d. May 4, 2005, Quezon City, Phil.), was the leader (1948–54) of the communist Huk movement, which began in 1942 as the Hukbalahap (“People s Anti… … Universalium
Magsaysay, Ramón — Mag·say·say (mäg sīʹsī ), Ramón. 1907 1957. Philippine politician who as secretary of defense (1950 1953) thwarted a Communist rebellion and then served as president (1953 1957). * * * born Aug. 31, 1907, Iba, Phil. died March 17, 1957, near Cebu … Universalium
Quirino, Elpidio — born Nov. 16, 1890, Vigan, Phil. died Feb. 28, 1956, Novaliches Second president of the independent Republic of the Philippines. Quirino served in numerous elected and appointed posts in the Philippines prior to independence. In 1934 he… … Universalium
guerrilla warfare — the use of hit and run tactics by small, mobile groups of irregular forces operating in territory controlled by a hostile, regular force. [1835 45] * * * ▪ military tactics Introduction also spelled guerilla warfare type of warfare fought … Universalium
Roxas, Manuel — ▪ president of Philippines born Jan. 1, 1892, Capiz, Phil. died April 15, 1948, Clark Field, Pampanga political leader and first president (1946–48) of the independent Republic of the Philippines. After studying law at the University… … Universalium
