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The Invasion of Lingayen Gulf (Filipino: Paglusob sa Golpo ng Lingayen), 6–9 January 1945, was an Allied amphibious operation in the Philippines during World War II.
Lingayen Gulf is a large gulf on northwestern Luzon in the Philippines, stretching 56 km (35 mi). It is framed by the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union and sits between the Zambales Mountains and the Cordillera Central. The Agno River and the Balili River drain into Lingayen Gulf.
Lingayen Gulf, large inlet of the South China Sea that indents the western coast of central Luzon, Philippines, for 36 miles (56 km). It is 26 miles wide at its entrance between Santiago Island (west) and San Fernando Point (east). Santiago, Cabarruyan, and Hundred Islands (site of Manleluang.
On January 9, 1945, Lingayen was where the Allied armies landed during the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf after the guerrillas have informed MacArthur that the Japanese had only a small presence in the area, giving the impression of being a safe place for the American incoming landing.
Terror & Triumph at Lingayen Gulf. U.S. warships faced an onslaught of kamikazes off Luzon during the second great American amphibious landing in the Philippines.
The Battle in Brief. On 22 December 1941, the Japanese 14th Army under Lieutenant General Masaharu Homma landed at Lingayen Gulf on the north east coast of Luzon Island, the largest island in the Philippines.
1945. United States invades Luzon in Philippines. Gen. Douglas MacArthur and the American 6th Army land on the Lingayen Gulf of Luzon, another step in the capture of the Philippine Islands from...
Lingayen Gulf is a concave seclusion harboring beaches of natural and historic wonders. It is also a tourist spot that threads a long line of local lodges and restaurants serving native delights, fun, and food that captivate the fancies of exploratory tourists.
The beach boasts a lengthy shoreline, fine sandy stretches, lively waters, and a captivating view overlooking the historic Lingayen Gulf, where significant American-Japanese invasions occurred. Check out the video for more highlights.
Lingayen Gulf at the northwestern part of Luzon, Philippines offers expensive stretches of grey, volcanic sand beaches and calm seawaters from the West.