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Ormoc Bay

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Location
  
Leyte, Philippines

Part of
  
Camotes Sea

Type
  
bay

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Settlements
  
Albuera, Merida, Leyte, Ormoc

ormoc bay invasion scenes 1944


Ormoc Bay is a large bay in the island of Leyte in the Philippines. The bay is an extension of the Camotes Sea. The city of Ormoc lies at the head of the bay and exports rice, copra and sugar.

Contents

Map of Ormoc Bay, Philippines

The World War II Battle of Ormoc Bay took place from November 11 until mid-December in Ormoc Bay during late 1944. It consisted of a series of almost daily destroyer skirmishes and air battles. It was decisive in determining the final outcome of the Battle for Leyte Gulf. The city of Ormoc was mostly destroyed during the battle and the current city is built on its ruins.

General douglas macarthur closes in on manila ormoc bay battle philippines 1945


References

Ormoc Bay Wikipedia


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