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Tango01 | 25 Jun 2020 3:18 p.m. PST |
"The Battle of Leyte Gulf, an epic page in the history of World War II, is the victory of thousands of U.S. warriors at sea, ashore, beneath the sea, and in the air—their actions, professional can-do spirit, heroism, and sacrifices. The Japanese committed their carriers and main battle fleet to the action, and they fought hard, determined to turn back U.S. amphibious landings at Leyte and Philippine shores beyond. Mistakes were made on both sides. The Americans rose to the challenge. The U.S. Navy prevailed. The recollections of those who were in the action—the primary histories—contribute to the formal documentation and analysis in the historical record. Of equal if not greater importance, they capture memories, insights, and color otherwise not available. The following excerpts from six histories are taken from the U.S. Naval Institute's uniquely valuable oral history collection. As the Battle of Leyte Gulf takes shape and unfolds, we hear from:…" Main page link Amicalement Armand
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