The Battle of Leyte Gulf was fought near the Philippines over several days with a number of different engagements. The combined conflict made it the largest naval battle of the Second World War ...

With the backbone of its naval power snapped in the historic Battle of Leyte Gulf (TIME, Nov. 10, 1958), the Japanese turned full power on their last desperate tactic, the suicidal kamikaze corps.

Thomas Cutler ("The Battle of Leyte Gulf at 75"), Trent Hone ("Mastering the Art of Command"), and Paul Stillwell ("Battleship Commander") discussed the 1944 Pacific Theater Battle of Leyte Gulf ...

80 years ago Saturday, Gen. MacArthur and the United States won the Battle of Leyte Gulf, liberating the Philippines from Japanese control during World War II.

PALO, Leyte — A solemn atmosphere is pervading here as the people of Leyte, together with World War II veterans, their sons and daughters, commemorate the 80th Leyte Gulf Landings at the Red Beach, ...

The ship is named after the 1944 World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Sea, the largest naval battle in history. The ship returned from its last deployment in May, after months ...

‘Destroyer Captain’ Review: Showdown at Leyte Gulf ‘I intend to go in harm’s way,’ said Ernest Evans after taking command of a new ship.

Join a compelling presentation on the Battle of Leyte Gulf—the final major fleet operation of World War II and the largest naval battle in history. Spanning over 100,000 square miles and ...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Decorated World War II veteran Bob Laizure served in the Navy on the USS Maryland in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval ...