Leyte Gulf was a key victory for the United States during World War II (1939-1945): its scale dwarfed previous sea conflicts and its result created an opportunity for the US forces to invade the Philippines.
Four different battles - Leyte, Samar, Cape Enga o and the Surigao Strait - occurred almost simultaneously as part of a Japanese plan to claim a Trafalgar-style victory over US forces.
Yet they were defeated in the battles on the surface, under the sea and in the air.
This highly-accessible book describes the conflict's interweaving battles and the personalities of the commanders involved in what has been called 'the greatest sea battle of all'.
About the Author: Bernard Ireland is a retired naval engineer and Jane's Editor.
He is the author of 'Jane's Battleships of the 20th Century', 'Jane's Naval History of World War Two', 'Warfare in the Age of Sail', 'War at Sea 1914-45', 'Navies of the West', 'The Battle of the Atlantic', 'Warships of the World: Major Classes', 'History of Ships' and 'War in the Mediterranean'.
He is married and lives in Hampshire, UK.
| (1939-1945) | Its scale dwarfed previous sea conflicts and its result created an opportunity for the |
|---|---|
| Author | Bernard |
| World | Major |
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