Province directly to the north of Manila.   Bordered to the west by Pampanga Province, and north by Nueva Ecija. The history of Bulacan and American influence goes back to 1899 Battle in Bulacan province against Filipino rebels.

Malolos
Provincial capital, located near Manila Bay.

 

Angat
Town in Bulacan.

March 8, 1945
Fighter-bombers hit fuel dumps, gun positions, and other targets near Angat.

 

Calumpit
Lat 14° 54' 59N Long 120° 45' 57E Locate to the north-west of Manila.

January 6, 1945
B-25s, A-20s, and fighter-bombers blast bridges and targets of opportunity at Calumpit and Plaridel

January 7, 1945
B-25s and fighter-bombers pound bridges in the Plaridel and Calumpit areas.

 

Norzagaray (Norzugaray)
Lat 14° 54' 38N Long 121° 2' 56E  Located near the Ipo watershed.

American Missions Against Ipo
February 25 1945 - June 28, 1945

Ipo Dam
This dam over the Ipo River and watershed was defended by Japanese in late 1945. US Army 43rd Infantry Divsion advanced on Ipo begining on May 10, 1945. After reaching Hill 815, and securing it on May 12, they push within site of the dam the following day. On May 17, an assault captures the dam intact and enemy resistance in the Ipo area ends two days later.