The Battle for Leyte Gulf

Set during the Second World War, this account details the monumental naval engagement at Leyte Gulf, which involved four interrelated battles across vast distances. Each battle featured forces comparable to previous Pacific conflicts and unfolded over a single day. Pulitzer Prize-winning author C. Vann Woodward captures the intensity and strategic significance of this historic confrontation, highlighting the Allied efforts to counter a massive Japanese offensive. The narrative brings to life the complexities and scale of naval warfare during this pivotal moment in history.