Last Epic Naval Battle: Voices from Leyte Gulf

Taking place in October 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was the biggest naval battle in world history. Drawing upon the personal accounts of participants, Sears describes how the American forces overcame overwhelming odds to defeat the combined Japanese fleet during the invasion of the Philippines. The volume is illustrated with b&w historical photographs. Sears is a business consultant with a special research interest in military leadership. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR