Leyte: The Return to the Philippines by M. Hamlin Cannon

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Author Cannon, M. Hamlin, 1909-1978
LoC No. 53061979
Title Leyte: The Return to the Philippines
Series Title United States Army in World War II. The War in the Pacific
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Summary "Leyte: The Return to the Philippines" by M. Hamlin Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This volume is part of the series "United States Army in World War II," which chronicles the military activities and strategies employed during the Pacific War. The book focuses on the Leyte Campaign, detailing the reentry of American forces into the Philippines, their strategic objectives, and the significant military maneuvers that unfolded during this phase of the war. At the start of the volume, the author outlines the context leading to the Leyte Campaign, emphasizing General Douglas MacArthur's determination to return and liberate the Philippines after the early war defeats. It presents a detailed strategic plan, including the logistical and tactical preparations required for the American forces to establish control over Leyte. The initial landing operations and the expected resistance from Japanese forces set the stage for the ensuing events, painting a broad picture of the challenges faced by American troops as they aimed to reclaim a pivotal area in the Pacific theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines -- Leyte
Subject Leyte Island (Philippines) -- History, Military
Subject United States -- Armed Forces -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
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EBook-No. 48991
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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