Historical Events tagged with "Leyte"

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Military & Warfare

U.S. Forces Land at Leyte in the Philippines

October 19th, 1944 80 years ago

U.S. forces landed on Leyte in the Philippines, marking a critical moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Commanded by General Douglas MacArthur, these landings were part of the larger Operation King II, aimed at liberating the Philippines from Japanese occupation. The assault included over 200,000 American troops and significant naval support, with the objective of establishing a base for further operations in the region. The landings encountered fierce resistance from Japanese defenders, resulting in intense fighting on the beaches of Leyte.

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