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U S Navy Sinks or Damages 99 Japanese Ships
Admiral Halsey led a major early war strike against the Philippines, Mindanao, and Palau with carrier and surface forces. The action reportedly sank or badly damaged at least 89 Japanese vessels and destroyed about 68 enemy aircraft, with Mindanao heavily bombed and airfields hit.
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William F. Halsey
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
Davao
Hinatuan Bay
Japan
Halsey
Delmonte
Valencia
Cagayan
Buayan
South Pacific
Philippines
Palau
Matina
Sirigao
Sarangani Bay
Davao Gulf
Surigao