Leyte Gulf 1944 (2)

Surigao Strait and Cape Engaño

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Description

The second volume in a two-part illustrated study of the October 23-26 Battle of Leyte Gulf, which resulted in a decisive defeat for the Japanese.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf-the largest naval battle in history-comprised four major actions conducted over the course of two days, plus several associated minor clashes. The size and complexity of this epic battle remains unmatched, with two United States Navy (USN) fleets (Third and Seventh) facing a much-reduced Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), severely outnumbered and fatally lacking in airpower.

Complementing the first volume's coverage of the IJN's First Diversion Attack Force at the battles of the Sibuyan Sea and off Samar, this superbly illustrated second volume focuses on the forces supporting the main Japanese thrust. Naval expert Mark Stille reveals how the Japanese Main Body succeeded in its mission of luring the US Third Fleet to the north, but at a tremendous cost in the ensuing Battle off Cape Engaño.

Also explored in full visual detail is the fate of the small detachment of seven IJN ships ordered to attack into Leyte Gulf through Surigao Strait in the south. The resulting Battle of Surigao Strait on October 25, 1944 would prove to be the last battleship duel in history.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Origins of the Campaign
Chronology


Opposing Commanders
- United States Navy
- Imperial Japanese Navy

Opposing Fleets
- United States Navy
- Imperial Japanese Navy
- Orders of Battle

Opposing Plans
- The American Plan
- The Japanese Plan
- Assessment of Operation Sho-1

The Battle
- Sho-1 begins
- Operations on October 24
- The Battle of Surigao Strait
- Battle off Cape Engaño
- The Japanese counter-landing operation

Aftermath
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published Jun 23 2022
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781472842831
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations Colour illustrations throughout, including 2d maps, photographs, 3d diagrams, and battlescene artworks.
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 378
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Mark Stille

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Jim Laurier

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