Divine Winds at Leyte
Part V of Islands of Blood: WWII in the Pacific
One of the most beautiful spots in the Philippines is Leyte, a 124 sq.km. tropical island nestled in between Luzon and Mindanao. Leyte is a popular tourist destination thanks to white sand beaches and crystal-clear blue water. It is well-serviced with infrastructure, plumbing, internet, and all the trappings of modern life.
It wasn’t like this in 1944. A…
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