This book is an analysis of the primary documentation from both the Japanese and the United States for the naval Battle off Samar which took place on October 25; 1944. The conclusions of the analysis differ greatly from what has been previously written; there are many revelations about the true role of the famous vessels on each side and about the oft-questioned thinking of the contending admirals. There are hundreds of photos and drawings and several hundred footnotes within the book; each placed within the text at the moment they occurred. This allows the reader to witness the battle as it played out; literally salvo for salvo; with complete confidence in the accuracy of the narration. Essential reading for anyone interested in battleship combat; the naval history of World War II; the Battle off Samar; or the U.S. and Japanese navies.
#1267202 in Books 2016-04-07Original language:English 9.00 x 1.10 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 160732556X408 pages
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