Hukbalahap Revolt
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: Southeast Asia, Philippines
- Date: 1945-1954
Article abstract: At issue: Philippine social and economic reform, especially land ownership reform. Result: Government victory; some land reforms initiated; Huks forced to disband.
Background
When the Japanese invaded the Philippines in 1942, Luis Taruc founded the Hukbalahap (Huks) or People’s Anti-Japanese Army and became its commander in chief. During World War II, the Huks were the chief insurgency group in a widespread, disparate guerrilla force that rose to combat the invading Japanese army. In the beginning, this insurgency was supported by the...
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