Historical Events tagged with "lingayen"
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Sixth United States Army Invades Lingayen Gulf
The Sixth United States Army initiated a significant amphibious assault at Lingayen Gulf, Philippines, marking a crucial step in the campaign to retake the Philippines from Japanese control during World War II. The invasion was part of General Douglas MacArthur’s strategy to liberate the Philippines and included intensive naval and air support. The landing forces were met with fierce resistance from Japanese troops strategically positioned along the beaches. Undeterred, American forces managed to establish a beachhead, facilitating further operations to regain control of Luzon and ultimately the Philippines.
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