On 25 December General Hodge received a Christmas message from his supply officer: “Best wishes for Merry Xmas and a New Year filled with supplies, resupplies, more supplies and no supply worries.”[16]

The serious logistical situation was to affect definitely the progress of the Sixth Army as it fought its way into Ormoc Valley—the last important enemy stronghold on the island.

[1] Sixth Army Opns Rpt Leyte, p. 233. [↑]

[2] Ibid., pp. 69, 233. [↑]

[3] Ibid., p. 233 [↑]

[4] Ltr, CG Sixth Army to CINCSWPA, sub: Construction Program, 21 Dec 44, Sixth Army G-4 Jnl, 24 Dec 41. [↑]

[5] Ibid. [↑]

[6] Rpt of Transportation Off, Sixth Army Opns Rpt Leyte, p. 270. [↑]

[7] Ibid. [↑]