Battle off Cape EnganoĀ II
The Japanese aircraft carriers Zuikaku, left, and (probably) ZuihÅ come under attack by dive bombers early in the Battle off Cape EngaƱo. The four main actions in the Battle of Leyte Gulf: 1 Battle of the Sibuyan Sea 2 Battle of Surigao Strait 3 Battle of (or āoffā) Cape EngaƱo 4 Battle off Samar. Leyte Gulf is north of 2…
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