The WWII Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. It was fought from October 23 to 26, 1944 between the U.S and its allies and the Empire of Japan. It was considered the largest naval battle in history in terms of tonnage marking a decisive turning point in World War II. It was a decisive Allied victory in the Pacific that crippled the Japanese Navy, enabling the U.S. to retake the Philippines and securing control of the Pacific. More
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