A battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese. Synonyms: Leyte invasion, Leyte Island.
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Words linked to "Leyte" : Philippine Islands, World War 2, World War II, amphibious assault, Second World War, Philippines, Leyte invasion |
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