'A worthy addition to any bookshelf.'

An exciting re-examination of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval encounter in history and possibly the most decisive naval battle of the Pacific War. The Battle of Leyte was a massive and complex action, comprising four major battles, each of which is analyzed in detail in this book using authentic sources. The plans of both sides and how they influenced the events that followed are critically examined.

Many of the accepted truths of the battle have developed from the many myths surrounding it, myths that have become entrenched over time. In this new study, Pacific War expert Mark Stille analyzes the key elements of this complex battle with new and penetrating analysis and debunks the myths surrounding the respective actions and overall performances of the two most significant commanders of the battle, as well as the “lost victory” of the Japanese advance in Leyte Gulf that never happened.

Pages: 320

Year of Publication: 0429

Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm