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=**Leyte Gulf**=

Leyte Gulf is abody of water immediately east of the island of Leyte in the Philippines, adjoing the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean.The four-day battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944 marked the eclipse of imperial Japanese naval power. This was the largest naval battle that fought on the face of the earth.Leyte Gulf was a small town in the Philippines. In this location a battle occured. This battle was the Battle of Leyte Gulf also called the Battle for Leyte Gulf anf is formly known to be "the second battle of the Philippine Sea" ans is considered to be the largest naval battle of World War I.The battle was precipitated by a U.S. amphibious assault on the central Philippine island of Leyte on October 20. The Battle of Leyte Gulf is also notable as the first battle in which japanese aircraft carried out organized kamikaze attacks. This battle was from October 23 to October 25in 1944.This says this battle didn't last as long as World War I. The United States defeated the majority of japanese fleet and cut off the Japanese supply line. The battle was by defintion fought for control of the gulf, but at the end of it the Allies sill did not control the area. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a story of a group of individuals who helded important American command position.The Battle of Leyte Gulf included four major naval battles: the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea, the Battle of the Surigao Strait, the Battle off Cape Engano and the Battle off Samar, as well as other actions. Also worth noting is the fact that Japan at this battle had fewer aircraft than the Allied Forces had sea vessels, a clear demonstration of the difference in power of the two sides at this point of the war. This battle was ad still is very important and is well known. Now we celebrate sixty-eight years of the Battle og Leyte Gulf and remember the significance of this battle during World War II. General Douglas MacArthur led the army invasion of Leyte. Admiral Chester Nimitiz was overall commander of the Navy strategy from his base in Hawaii.