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The 15 pages that link to Battle of Leyte Gulf, each with the reason it gives.

• Douglas MacArthurBroader topic: It protected the landing that began MacArthur’s return to the Philippines.

• Imperial Japanese NavyBroader topic: Japan committed much of its remaining fleet in a failed effort to disrupt the Allied invasion of the Philippines.

• Battle of OkinawaRelated: The Allied return to the Philippines helped set the stage for operations closer to Japan.

• Battle of the Philippine SeaRelated: Japan’s carrier force entered Leyte Gulf with little effective air power after the June defeat.

• Chester W. NimitzBroader topic: Nimitz’s forces supported the campaign while coordinating with MacArthur’s Southwest Pacific command.

• BattleshipRelated: Battleships fought in several actions as carrier aviation reshaped the wider campaign.

• VisayasRelated: The surrounding waters made the eastern Visayas a pivotal wartime theater.

• KamikazeBroader topic: Organized kamikaze attacks began during this campaign as Japan faced worsening naval losses.

• Raymond A. SpruanceRelated: Spruance's Third Fleet operated nearby while the Battle of Leyte Gulf unfolded.

• World War II in the PacificBroader topic: The Allied victory helped isolate Japan from its southern resource areas.

• William Halsey Jr.Broader topic: Halsey commanded the Third Fleet during the battle and faced criticism over its northern pursuit.

• Battle of LeyteRelated: Its naval engagements protected the Leyte landings from Japanese fleet attacks.

• TaclobanRelated: The battle unfolded in waters east of Leyte during the Allied return to the island.

• Yamato-class battleshipRelated: Musashi was sunk during this battle, while Yamato fought in the wider campaign.

• Surigao StraitNarrower topic: The Battle of Surigao Strait was one of its major engagements.