Which 1944 engagement is recognized as the largest naval battle in history?
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Correct answer: Battle of Leyte Gulf
Leyte Gulf involved nearly 300 ships and saw the first organized use of kamikaze attacks. The battle effectively eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy as a cohesive fighting force.
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