The Battle of Leyte was a pivotal confrontation that unfolded in the Philippines between the Allied forces, primarily the United States and Australia, and the Imperial Japanese forces. Beginning on October 17, 1944, it marked the return of General Douglas MacArthur to the Philippines, fulfilling his promise of "I shall return." The battle included a massive amphibious assault on the island of Leyte, featuring coordinated efforts between naval and ground forces. The American and Australian troops successfully landed and, despite fierce Japanese resistance, managed to establish a beachhead. The Battle of Leyte set the stage for further Allied operations in the Philippines, hastening the end of Japanese occupation in the archipelago and contributing significantly to the overall outcome of the Pacific War.
PACK INFO:
Puzzle Count: 18Total Piece Count: 4585
PACK CONTENTS:
- USS Ammen Damage - x140
- USS Abner Read hit by kamikaze -x140
- 1st Cavalry Division cross a water tank trap -x330
- MacArthur comes ashore -x425
- LSTs pouring supplies in -x216
- 12th Cavalry Moving -x330
- LSTs inbound -x216
- Landing crafts loaded -x140
- Hug the dirt -x425
- Flag bearers aboard USS Fayette -x216
- Dug in -x140
- Coast Guardsmen greeting a liberated Filipino native -x216
- Captured Japanese amphibious tank -x425
- Avenger overhead -x140
- Amongst the rubble -x330
- LSTS offloading -x330
- 7th Cavalry ashore -x330
- Spent 6 inch shell cases on USS Phoenix -x96
