The battle marked the end of the Imperial Japanese Navy as a major fighting force and secured a foothold for the Allies in the Philippines, setting the stage for Japan's eventual defeat in World War II.
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My image of the prototypical Japanese military officers who were born during the Meiji Era (1868-1912) is that of taciturn men who lead others with their appearances seen from behind.