Leyte Collection

"Leyte: A Land of Resilience and History" In the heart of Leyte, echoes of a tumultuous past reverberate through its picturesque landscapes

Leyte Collection: Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1918

Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1918
1578071 Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1918; (add.info.: Photograph of Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes (1872-1945) British admiral

Leyte Collection: Follow Me!: Colonel Aubrey S. Newman leading the 3rd Battalion of the 35th U. S

Follow Me!: Colonel Aubrey S. Newman leading the 3rd Battalion of the 35th U. S
WWII: PACIFIC CAMPAIGN 1944. Follow Me!: Colonel Aubrey S. Newman leading the 3rd Battalion of the 35th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment across Red Beach, Leyte, Philippine Islands, 20 October 1944

Leyte Collection: Japanese battleship Yamato hit by bombs

Japanese battleship Yamato hit by bombs
Japanese battleship Yamato hit by American bombs in the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea in October 1944, part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, a huge naval battle off the Philippines in World War Two

Leyte Collection: Nurse adjusts glucose injection apparatus for a GI patient

Nurse adjusts glucose injection apparatus for a GI patient
December 24, 1944 - Female nurse adjusts glucose injection apparatus for a GI patient in the 36th Evac. Hospital, Palo, Leyte, Philippines, quartered in the Church of the Transfiguration

Leyte Collection: American soldiers, part of the first wave to land on Leyte Island, Philippines

American soldiers, part of the first wave to land on Leyte Island, Philippines
WORLD WAR II: LEYTE ISLAND. American soldiers, part of the first wave to land on Leyte Island, Philippines, take cover from Japanese machine gun fire. October 1943

Leyte Collection: Hermit Crab Portrait, Sogod Bay, Leyte, Philippines

Hermit Crab Portrait, Sogod Bay, Leyte, Philippines
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"Leyte: A Land of Resilience and History" In the heart of Leyte, echoes of a tumultuous past reverberate through its picturesque landscapes. From the devastating blows inflicted upon the Japanese battleship Yamato during World War II to the courageous American soldiers taking cover from relentless machine gun fire, this island has witnessed moments that shaped history. Colonel Aubrey S. Newman's leadership shines brightly as he fearlessly leads his battalion across Red Beach on that fateful day in October 1944. The painting by H. Charles McBarron Jr immortalizes their unwavering determination in defending freedom. Beyond war-torn memories, it has faced nature's wrath with super typhoon Haiyan unleashing its fury upon this resilient land in November 2013. As images captured by C018 / 1738, C018 / 1743, C018 / 1742, C018 / 1745, C018 /0379, C018/0583, C018/0384 andC019/0381 depict the sheer power and devastation left behind by this catastrophic event. Yet amidst these trials and tribulations, hope emerges like a beacon of light. Nurses tirelessly adjust glucose injection apparatus for GI patients; their compassion shining through even in times of chaos. Leyte stands tall today as a testament to human resilience - a place where history intertwines with courage and fortitude, and is an island that bears witness to both man-made destructions and nature's wrath but remains steadfast in rebuilding itself time after time. As we reflect on Leyte's journey through adversity, let us honor those who fought valiantly for freedom while celebrating the indomitable spirit of its people who continue to rise above every challenge thrown their way.