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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army_unit
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gptkbp:aftermath
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reoccupation of the Philippines
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gptkbp:casualties
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approximately 15,000 Allied
approximately 30,000 Japanese
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_C._Kinkaid
gptkb:General_Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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gptkbp:date
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October 20, 1944
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Ormoc_Bay
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gptkbp:historical_context
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part of the Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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boosted morale of Allied forces
paved the way for future operations
influenced post-war geopolitics
led to the liberation of the Philippines
increased U. S. presence in the Pacific
contributed to the end of Japanese occupation
demoralized Japanese forces
signaled the decline of Japanese military power
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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turning point in the Pacific War
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of the Leyte Landing
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gptkbp:involved_forces
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gptkb:U._S._Sixth_Army
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army
gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkb:Philippine_Commonwealth_Army
gptkb:Japanese_Navy
gptkb:Japanese_Air_Force
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Leyte,_Philippines
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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ground assault
air superiority
logistical support
island hopping
naval superiority
combined arms operations
amphibious landings
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
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gptkbp:result
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Allied victory
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gptkbp:significance
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reestablishment of Allied forces in the Philippines
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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opening of the Philippines campaign
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
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gptkbp:tactics
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amphibious assault
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