Evacuation of Manila
The forced evacuation of civilians and Allied troops from Manila, Philippines, in 1942, as Japanese forces advanced on the city. This evacuation was marked by chaos and heavy casualties, and it symbolized the devastating impact of the Japanese invasion on the Philippines.
Aylmer, New Zealand
Aylmer, New Zealand, was a small town that played a role in World War II by providing accommodation and support services to Allied troops stationed in the area.
Ayrshire, New Zealand
Ayrshire, New Zealand, was a small town that played a role in World War II by providing accommodation and support services to Allied troops stationed in the area.
Ajax, Operation
A British naval operation during World War 2, undertaken in 1940 to evacuate Allied troops from Norway after the German invasion. The operation was successful in rescuing a significant number of soldiers, but also involved heavy losses.