Battery Hearn in Corregidor Island
Battery Hearn’s two 12-inch guns were originally named Battery Smith Gun No. 1 and 2, the “Smith Brothers”. The guns have a range of 17 miles (7.4 kms), capable of reaching Bataan and Cavite. In February 1942, it commenced almost daily counter-battery fire against the Japanese in Naic and Puerto Azul (in Cavite). It also tried to halt the Japanese advance to Bataan. After April 9, 1942, both guns fell silent as it’s location is highly visible from Bataan, perfect for target shooting by the Japanese. Rate (above) and review (below) the Battery Hearn in Corregidor Island.