The Last Big-gun Naval Battle
by Howard Sauer
"The Battle of Surigao Strait : an Eyewitness Account"
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The Last Big-gun Naval Battle Book Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Battleships
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Pacific
Page Count:
232
Published Date:
1999
ISBN13:
9781889901084
The Last Big-gun Naval Battle Book Description
The Battle of Leyte Gulf -- four major actions -- was the greatest sea battle in history. The Surigao Strait action is considered the Navy's greatest single triumph, a model of timing, coordination and execution. This is a unique, behind-the- guns view; a gripping eye-witness account riding the battle line at Surigao in the last Crossing of the 'T'.