Complex sentence: The Australian naval force took part in the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf in January 1945; during this operation "Australia" was struck by a further five Kamikazes which killed 44 of her crew and forced her to withdraw for major repairs.
Split into simpler sentences: The Australian naval force took part in the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf in January 1945. During this operation "Australia" was struck by a further five Kamikazes which killed 44 of her crew and forced her to withdraw for major repairs.