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In the northwest [[Pacific Ocean]], the '''Philippine Sea''' is east and north of the [[Philippines]]. It contains the deepest part of all the oceans, the [[Marianas Trench]]. It contains several island groups besides the Philippines, such as the [[Mariana Islands]]. | In the northwest [[Pacific Ocean]], the '''Philippine Sea''' is east and north of the [[Philippines]]. It contains the deepest part of all the oceans, the [[Marianas Trench]]. It contains several island groups besides the Philippines, such as the [[Mariana Islands]]. | ||
During the [[Second World War]], the [[Battle of the Philippine Sea]], also known as the [[Marianas Turkey Shoot]]. A [[cruiser]] of the [[United States Navy]]'s [[Ticonderoga-class]], the [[USS Philippine Sea]], is named for the battle. | During the [[Second World War]], the [[Battle of the Philippine Sea]], also known as the [[Marianas Turkey Shoot]]. A [[cruiser]] of the [[United States Navy]]'s [[Ticonderoga-class]], the [[USS Philippine Sea]], is named for the battle.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 3 October 2024
In the northwest Pacific Ocean, the Philippine Sea is east and north of the Philippines. It contains the deepest part of all the oceans, the Marianas Trench. It contains several island groups besides the Philippines, such as the Mariana Islands.
During the Second World War, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, also known as the Marianas Turkey Shoot. A cruiser of the United States Navy's Ticonderoga-class, the USS Philippine Sea, is named for the battle.