The US Forces in the Battle of Manila had a significant number of the dependable M4 Sherman tank available, and they would invaluable both for the rapid advance to the city as well as the bitter street fighting inside it.

The most feared weapon in the US arsenal to the Japanese, the flamethrower would play a significant part in the coming street fighting.

The 240mm M1 was a super-heavy howitzer employed by the US Army to destroy strong fortifications.