The Battle of Leyte Gulf, which took place from October 23–26, 1944, was a decisive air and sea battle of World War II that crippled the Japanese Combined Fleet, permitted U.S. invasion of the Philippines, and reinforced the Allies' control of the Pacific. Among the ships that participated in this epic clash, one stood out…
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