Battle of the Gulf of Leyte

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkbp:aftermath led to the development of new naval strategies
demonstrated the effectiveness of carrier-based air power
highlighted the importance of intelligence in naval warfare
influenced post-war naval tactics
marked the decline of the Imperial Japanese Navy
increased U. S. naval dominance
Japanese naval strategy was severely weakened
increased Allied confidence in naval operations
influenced naval ship design in the post-war era
led to the eventual defeat of Japan
significant loss of ships for Japan
gptkbp:casualties over 3,000
over 15,000
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Soemu_Toyoda
gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey_Jr.
gptkbp:date October 23, 1944
gptkbp:duration 3 days
gptkbp:famous_for Taffy 3's defense
the first use of radar in naval combat
the largest naval engagement in history
the sinking of the Yamato
the use of kamikaze attacks
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Samar
gptkbp:historical_impact paved the way for the liberation of the Philippines
crippled Japanese naval capabilities
shifted naval power to the Allies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Gulf of Leyte
gptkbp:location gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
gptkbp:notable_ships submarines
battleships
carriers
cruisers
destroyers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance largest naval battle in history
gptkbp:tactics air superiority
combined fleet operations