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80-G-287473 Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944.

Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944.
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Title: Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944.
Caption: Japanese TONE class cruiser photographed during the battle off Samar, 25 October 1944, by a plane from USS KITKUN BAY (CVE-71). The cruiser has been struck by a torpedo from a TBM, which cut off it’s stern. Smoke is from anti-aircraft fire.
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Catalog #: 80-G-287473
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Date: 1944-10-25
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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