Cape Engaño is a cape at the northeasternmost point of the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The bay at San Sebastián, Spain A Headland is an area of land adjacent to water on three sides. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ... The Republic of the Philippines is a country of South East Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean some 1,210 km (750 mi) from mainland Asia. ...

It has given its name to the World War II battle off Cape Engaño, part of the larger battle of Leyte Gulf, although the battle actually took place some 200 miles to the east, in open ocean. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Battle of Leyte Gulf Conflict World War II, Pacific Campaign Date 23 October 1944 – 26 October 1944 Place The Philippines Result Decisive Allied victory The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II, fought in the seas around the island of Leyte... Battle of Leyte Gulf Conflict World War II, Pacific Campaign Date 23 October 1944 – 26 October 1944 Place The Philippines Result Decisive Allied victory The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II, fought in the seas around the island of Leyte...