Battle of Leyte (1944 AD)

Battle of Leyte took place in 1944 AD during Philippines campaign of 1944–1945.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-12-26
Era: Modern
Conflict: Philippines campaign of 1944–1945
Commanders (A): Army:, Douglas MacArthur, Walter Krueger, Franklin C. Sibert, John R. Hodge
Commanders (B): IJA:, Hisaichi Terauchi, Tomoyuki Yamashita, Sōsaku Suzuki, Shiro Makino
Casualties: approx. Battle casualties: 3,504 killed 11,991 wounded 183 missing Non-battle casualties (after 25 Oct.): 119 dead 6 missing 36,791 sick/other65,000 dead 714–828 captured
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: 11.172°, 125.012°