Decision at LeyteW. W. Norton, 1966 - 330 páginas Comprehensive account of the multi-faceted air, sea and land battles that accompanied the U.S. invasion of the Philippines in October 1944, ending in a disastrous defeat for Japan. |
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SHALL RETURN | 15 |
Two PROLOGUE TO DECISIVE BATTLE | 33 |
Prelude to Victory | 41 |
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