Example sentences (4)
The northern end of the strait leads into Leyte Gulf, and Oldendorf intended to place a battle line “squarely across the Leyte exit of the strait,” blocking Japanese access to the gulf.
Admiral Oldendorf, commander of the Leyte invasion fire support warships, was not surprised by the order.
The Americans believed the bombardment to be successful, as Rear Admiral Jesse Oldendorf claimed that the Navy had run out of targets.
These were collected in the late 15th century by Menahem ben Naphtali Oldendorf.