Battle of Leyte Gulf
WarWorld War II
Year1944
LocationPhilippines
BelligerentsUSA vs Japan
About the Battle
The largest naval battle in history by area covered. Japan first used organized kamikaze attacks. The Japanese fleet was effectively destroyed as a fighting force. Admiral Halsey was lured away by a decoy force, nearly exposing American landing ships. Over 300 ships were involved in the battle.
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