Which prominent gulf in northwestern Luzon is bordered by Pangasinan and La Union, and served as the landing site for General Douglas MacArthur's invasion force in January 1945?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Lingayen Gulf
- Step 1: General Douglas MacArthur landed his amphibious liberation force in the city's "Blue Beach" section in Bonuan Gueset along the shores of Lingayen Gulf. Answer: the Lingayen Gulf. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Subic Bay naval anchorage; The Balayan Bay coastline; The Lamon Bay eastern coastline.
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