Archive for 'Naval Battles'
Epic WWII Naval Battle
An account from a World War II veteran of the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines, the largest naval battle in history.
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Posted: November 12th, 2007 under Naval Battles.
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The greatest naval battle in history
“The Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944 is considered the greatest naval battle in history, with the Allied naval forces led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur almost losing out to the Japanese imperial naval forces.”
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Posted: October 19th, 2007 under Naval Battles.
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The Greatest World War II Sea Battle
The Battle of Leyte Gulf claimed 13,000 men, seven aircraft carriers, three battleships, 10 cruisers, 11 destroyers, and the reputation of Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey.
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Posted: May 2nd, 2007 under Naval Battles.
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