A battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese. Synonyms: Leyte invasion, Leyte Island.
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"Leyte" Quotes from Famous Books — The 2007 CIA World Factbook • United States |
Words linked to "Leyte" : Second World War, Philippines, World War 2, amphibious assault, World War II, Philippine Islands |
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