Beginning of the Second Battle of the Philippines, 1944

The transcript describes the strategic movements and battles of the U.S. Navy during the Second Battle of the Philippines. It highlights the role of the Third and Seventh Fleets in protecting the invasion force and the liberation efforts led by General MacArthur and President Osmania. The focus is on the strategic importance of the Philippines and the fulfillment of America's promise to return and liberate the islands.

What was the ultimate goal of the invasion force as described in the text?

Who led the liberation of the Philippines according to the text?