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250K views · 6.8K reactions | The Battle of Leyte was an amphibious invasion that launched the beginning of the recapture and liberation of the entire Philippines after almost three years of Japanese occupation. | HISTORY | Facebook

10K reactions · 806 shares | She was the USS Indianapolis, a heavy cruiser forged in the fires of World War II — and destined to carry one of the most secret missions in naval history. #ww2 #navy #ship | I love Warships | Facebook

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, from Oct. 23-25, 1944. The battle showcased the bravery, steadfast determination, and initiative of our service members who fought in WWII. Here at USS Constitution, we are proud to honor those who came before us and to share lessons and inspirational stories from our history! | USS Constitution

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18 reactions | The Carrier That Fought the Impossible, USS Kalinin Bay At Leyte Gulf, USS Kalinin Bay faced battleships and cruisers she was never meant to fight—taking fifteen hits, battling torpedoes, and even surviving a kamikaze. With her lone 5-inch gun and fearless pilots, she helped stop Kurita’s entire Center Force. An escort carrier that had no business winning… but did. | The Reliable Narrator | Facebook

The USS Enterprise (CV-6), nicknamed "The Big E," was a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier commissioned in 1938 and was the most decorated US warship of World War II, earning 20 battle stars. It was one of only three American carriers commissioned before the war to survive the conflict and participated in numerous key Pacific battles, including Midway, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Iwo Jima invasion. The carrier was nicknamed "The Grey Ghost" after being reported sunk by the Japanese on three s