The 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf

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The 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf was indeed the largest naval engagement in history, involving more than 200,000 personnel and over 280 ships. It was fought between the Allied forces, primarily led by the United States, and the Japanese Navy. The battle involved several distinct engagements, including the Battle of Surigao Strait, the Battle off Samar, the Battle of Cape Engaño, and the Battle of Sibuyan Sea. The outcome was a decisive victory for the Allied forces, which effectively destroyed the remaining Japanese naval power and paved the way for the liberation of the Philippines. None of the other choices are accurate; the Germans did not fight in this battle, and the battle did not result in the capture of Okinawa or the sinking of four American aircraft carriers (though several were damaged or lost). The American capture of Tinian, Guam, and Saipan occurred earlier in 1944, but was not part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.