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Leyte Gulf an inlet of the Pacific in the E Philippines, east of Leyte and south of Samar: scene of a battle (Oct. 23--26, 1944) during World War II, in which the Americans defeated almost the entire Japanese navy, thereby ensuring ultimate Allied victory How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At Leyte Gulf in the Philippines, Japanese naval forces met the Americans in one last effort to stem the tide of defeat. Halsey also led the Third Fleet during the Leyte Gulf and Okinawa campaigns, 1944-1945. Speaking will be Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts and Cemetery District Manager Barbara Little, who will talk about attending the 60th reunion of veterans of the 1944 sea battle of Leyte Gulf, in which her brother was killed. |
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