Historical Events tagged with "kurita"

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Military & Warfare

Japan's Center Force Repulsed at Leyte Gulf

October 24th, 1944 80 years ago

The Battle of Leyte Gulf marked a pivotal naval engagement during World War II, where Japanese forces, led by Admiral Takeo Kurita, attempted to counter the Allied invasion of Leyte in the Philippines. On 24 October, the U.S. Navy, leveraging superior firepower and strategic position, confronted Kurita's Center Force. Despite initial advances, the Japanese fleet faced overwhelming resistance and strategic missteps, resulting in a temporary repulsion. This battle was crucial as it was part of a larger campaign to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation.

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