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The conflict in the Pacific was one-sided. At the declaration of war, Commodore Dewey, commander of America's Asiatic Squadron based in Hong Kong was ordered to race his six ships to the Philippines. He arrived at Manila Bay on May 1 and found the obsolete Spanish fleet anchored in the bay. It was a one-sided battle.
Kurita's retreat effectively ended the battle. Battle of Leyte Gulf-Aftermath: In the fighting at Leyte Gulf, the Japanese lost 4 aircraft carriers, 3 battleships, 8 cruisers, and 12 destroyers, as well as 10,000+ killed.he Battle of Leyte Gulf was fought October 23-26, 1944, during World War II (1939-1945). Fleets & Commanders. Allies. 1  Admiral William Halsey. 2  Vice Admiral Thomas Kinkaid.