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 with nearly 70 ...

The engagement that would become the Battle of Leyte Gulf began as Japanese forces advanced upon the island of Leyte. American forces began landing on Leyte on October 20, taking ...

The chosen date for retaking the Philippine Islands by American ground and naval forces was Oct. 20, 1944. Approximately 130,000 American soldiers stormed ashore on the beaches of Leyte. The Americans ...