oct 23, 1944 - The Battle of Leyte Gulf. The first major battle in the Philippines was the Battle of Leyte Gulf, The battle saw the first major use of a new Japanese weapon. The “kamikazes” were Japanese pilots who loaded their plans with explosives and deliberately crashed into Allied ships. The Battle of Leyte Gulf ended in an Allied victory.
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oct 23, 1944
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