Summary and Key Points: In late October 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf became the largest naval battle in history. -Over 300 U.S. ships aimed to liberate the Philippines, clashing... Here’s What ...
(U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval engagement in history, a sprawling affair that lasted from Oct. 23 to 26, 1944, involving four major ...
The battle commemorated its 80th anniversary in 2024 in what is likely to be the last major milestone most veterans will see in their lifetimes. It is still regarded as the largest naval battle in ...
TAIPEI--China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese ...