During the day a total of 107,450 tons of supplies and equipment were discharged over the beaches of the Sixth Army. Although the beaches in some instances were extremely congested, steps had been initiated to relieve the situation.
News of the success of the American forces in establishing a beachhead on Leyte—the first foothold in the Philippine Islands—was joyfully received by the American nation. The President radioed congratulations to General MacArthur and added, “You have the nation’s gratitude and the nation’s prayers for success as you and your men fight your way back....” [76]
[1] CTF 79 Opns Rpt, Ser 00323, 13 Nov 44. (All naval records cited are in the Office of Naval Records and Library.) [↑]
[2] COMBATDIV4 Opns Rpt, Ser 0322, 28 Dec 44. [↑]
[4] COMBATDIV 4 Opns Rpt, Ser 0322, 28 Dec 44. [↑]
[5] COMINCH P-008, pp. 2–8. [↑]
[6] Com3dAmph Force Opns Rpt, Ser 00317, 11 Nov 44. [↑]
[7] CTG 77.4 (Com Escort Carrier Group), Opns Rpt, COMINCH P-008, 30 Apr 45, Part 2, pp. 9, 10. [↑]