The Battle for Leyte Gulf: The Incredible Story of World War

The Battle for Leyte Gulf: The Incredible Story of World War II's Largest Naval Battle

Pulitzer-Prize-winner and bestselling author C. Vann Woodward recreates the gripping account of the battle for Leyte Gulfâ‚¬"the greatest naval battle of World War II and the largest engagement ever fought on the high seas. For the Japanese, it represented their supreme effort; they committed to action virtually every operational fighting ship on the lists of the Imperial Navy, including two powerful new battleships of the Yamato class. It also ended in their greatest defeatâ‚¬"and a tremendous victory for the United States Navy. Features a new introduction by Evan Thomas, author of Sea of Thunder.
Country USA
Brand Skyhorse
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber localization_1602391947
ReleaseDate 2007-11-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781602391949

The Battle for Leyte Gulf: The Incredible Story of World War II's Largest Naval Battle