Leyte Campaign

The campaign demonstrated the validity of the new Sixth Army policy on tactical doctrine and servicing. Flame thrower operator casualties were light, malfunctions rare, and assault teams successful in the large majority of their missions. Japanese bimker, cave, and dug-out defenses on Leyte were elaborate and often ingenious. The success of the flame thrower pointed up the merits of the weapon and the training and skill of the operators. 

CARTWHEEL The Reduction of Rabaul Seizure of the Gilberts and Marshalls Campaign in the Marianas The Approach to the Philippines Leyte The Return to the Philippines Triumph in the Philippines Okinawa The Last Battle Strategy and Command The First Two Years The Mediterranean Theater of Operations... 

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