battle of the Philippine Sea

Noun

Meaning

a naval battle in World War II (1944); a decisive naval victory for the United States fleet over the Japanese who were trying to block supplies from reaching American troops on Leyte

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Philippine Sea

Examples

The Japanese lost over 400 carrier-based planes and pilots in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, effectively putting an end to their carriers' potency. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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