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.
Evacuation of Warsaw
The evacuation of Polish civilians and troops from Warsaw, Poland, during the German invasion in 1939. The evacuation, while difficult, was largely successful in preventing significant civilian casualties, but it also left Warsaw vulnerable to German occupation.
Evacuation of London
The evacuation of children and some adults from London, England, during the Blitz in 1940 and 1941. This program, known as the ‘Children’s Evacuation’, aimed to protect civilians from German air raids and minimize casualties.