Leyte Gulf 1944 (2) - Surigao Strait and Cape Engano

This is 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 Engano. 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.>

Product details

• Authors: Mark Stille, Stille Mark
• Assisted by: Jim Laurier (Illustration), Laurier Jim (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9781472842855
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-4285-5
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Campaign
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / Naval, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, United States of America, USA, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Philippines, Battles & campaigns, Modern warfare, Naval forces and warfare, Military & Naval Ships, Battles and campaigns, Specific battles