![]() 224 pages, 28 black and white photos, 3 maps and index. Personal Accounts: Rutgers Oral History Archives of World War II: Interview with Raymond Finley, Jr. ![]() In reality, Leyte Gulf was a series of naval. maritime forces reclaimed a beachhead in the Far East after being expelled in 1941-1942. Document: Report of Operations of Task Force 34. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a tough slog, where U.S. 1979 Hardback (Book Club) edition with dust jacket. Campaign Maps: Invasion of Leyte, 1944 Battle for Leyte Gulf Battle of Surigao Strait Battle off Samar Battle of Cape Enganao. In this dramatic and detailed account of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Adrian Stewart examines the differing aims and outlooks of the American and Japanese commanders, as well as the crucial decisions made on both sides. Thousands of lives were lost on both sides. Every type of military vessel and aircraft took part in the conflict, including powerful battleships and aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, fighter and suicide planes. Spanning three days in October (23rd to the 25th) 1944, the battle proved to be the end of the once mighty Imperial Japanese Navy and the World’s largest naval battle, which resulted in an American victory. Leyte Gulf was the last of the great naval battles. “The BATTLE Of LEYTE GULF” By Adrian Stewart.
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