MARAWI 2017

MARAWI 2017
FIVE MONTHS OF WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES

Step into the heart of a modern urban battlefield with Marawi 2017: Five Months of War in the Philippines, the gripping account of the longest and most destructive siege in Philippine history. When Islamist militants linked to ISIS seized control of the city of Marawi in May 2017, it sparked a fierce and relentless military campaign that tested the strength, resolve, and unity of an entire nation.

This book takes readers inside the streets and shattered buildings where Filipino soldiers fought block by block to reclaim their own city. Through clear and factual storytelling, it chronicles the surprise attack by the Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups, the brutal house-to-house combat, and the heroic efforts of government forces to rescue civilians and restore order amid devastation.

Beyond the gunfire and ruins, Marawi 2017 reveals the human stories-families displaced from their homes, soldiers enduring exhaustion and loss, and the resilience of a city struggling to rebuild from ashes. It explores how the battle became both a symbol of national defiance and a stark warning about the spread of extremism in Southeast Asia.

Supported by verified accounts, military reports, and on-the-ground perspectives, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible look at a pivotal modern conflict. For readers interested in contemporary warfare, counterterrorism, and the complex realities of urban combat, Marawi 2017: Five Months of War in the Philippines stands as a powerful testament to courage, sacrifice, and recovery in the face of overwhelming destruction.