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The Last Great Fleet
The Epic Naval Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944 -- Maps, Diagrams, and a Gripping Account of the Largest Fleet Action in History
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Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35292622
EAN: 9798188188184
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Zustellung: Mi, 02.09.2026
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CHF 23.60
Beschreibung
The largest naval battle in history-the fate of the Philippines, and the Pacific war, hung in the balance. In October 1944, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a desperate, complex plan to annihilate the American invasion fleet off Leyte. What followed was a series of four epic engagements: the decoy carriers luring Halsey north, the devastating night action in Surigao Strait, the desperate stand of Taffy 3 off Samar, and the first kamikaze attacks. James R. Caldwell brings this colossal clash to life with vivid narrative, 15 clear maps and diagrams, and a focus on the men and decisions that decided the outcome. Inside, you will discover:. How the Japanese 'Sho-1' plan nearly succeeded. The desperate courage of Taffy 3's destroyers and escort carriers. Why Halsey chased the decoy carriers-and the controversy that followed. The last great battleship engagement in history (Surigao Strait). How the first organized kamikaze attacks changed naval warfare. Clear maps and diagrams of each phase of the battle. Whether you're a history buff or new to naval warfare, The Last Great Fleet. is the definitive, gripping account of the battle that sealed Japan's defeat.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- James R. Caldwell
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 164