The Philippines: Why It's Harder to Invade Than You Might Think
History books often say that the Philippines became colonized by the Spaniards, but few mention how difficult it was to capture this island nation in Southeast Asia. It took over 100 years of fighting before Spain could claim victory against the local people, and even then, many natives continued to fight back against their European invaders well into the 20th century. So why was it so hard to invade the Philippines? Here are a few reasons why this island nation still stands strong as an independent nation today. PHILIPPINES DECLARES WAR WITH MALAYSIA | HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIO ! MILITARY NEWS It’s no secret that there’s an important U.S. military base in the Philippines, and it’s obvious why it’s located there: strategic positioning on the Pacific Rim. However, you might be surprised to know that the base is there because of the unique geography of the Philippines itself. While the country has been invaded before, it’s been much more difficult than many other parts of Asia because of t