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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 63435

Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944


The Japanese "Center Force" leaves Brunei Bay, Borneo, on 22 October 1944, en route to the Philippines.
Ships are, from right to left: battleships Nagato, Musashi and Yamato; heavy cruisers Maya, Chokai, Takao, Atago, Haguro and Myoko.

Courtesy of Lieutenant Tobei Shiraishi.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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10 May 2000