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| − | The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a battle in [[World War II]] in October 1944. In this battle, America defeated Japan in the Philippines. | + | The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a battle in [[World War II]] in October 1944. In this battle, America defeated Japan in the Philippines. It was the greatest naval battle of the 20th century, involving over 250 ships, over 180,000 men, and almost 2000 aircraft.<ref>A History of War at Sea, by Helmut Pemsel, Naval Institute Press, 1989</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:33, February 27, 2008
The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a battle in World War II in October 1944. In this battle, America defeated Japan in the Philippines. It was the greatest naval battle of the 20th century, involving over 250 ships, over 180,000 men, and almost 2000 aircraft.[1]
References
- ↑ A History of War at Sea, by Helmut Pemsel, Naval Institute Press, 1989