1944 amphibious invasion of Leyte in the Philippines by American and Filipino guerrilla forces during WWII. It began on 17 October 1944 in what is now the Philippines and lasted until 26 December 1944 (about 2 months). The setting was Leyte. It was part of the Philippines campaign of 1944–1945. Those involved included the United States.
Before and after
- from 2 October 1944 to 21 October 1944Battle of Aachen
- from 2 October 1944 to 8 November 1944Battle of the Scheldt
- from 6 October 1944 to 28 October 1944Battle of Debrecen
- from 7 October 1944 to 31 October 1944Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive
- from 17 October 1944 to 26 December 1944Battle of Leyte
- from 20 October 1944 to 15 August 1945Philippines campaign of 1944–1945
- from 11 November 1944 to 21 December 1944Battle of Ormoc Bay
- 7 December 1944Founding of International Civil Aviation Organization
- 18 December 1944Launch of Le Monde
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