| Leyte, June 1944-January 1945: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 12 Volume 12 Contributor(s): Morison, Estate Of Samuel Eliot (Author) |
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ISBN: 159114535X ISBN-13: 9781591145356 Publisher: US Naval Institute Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Naval - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 940.54 |
| Series: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.9" W x 9" (1.55 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The twelfth volume returns to the Pacific for a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest naval battles of all time. The determining factors in the Battle for Leyte Gulf were superb skill, heroism, and aggressiveness, but confusion, surprise, and faulty assumptions also played significant roles. The Allied victory at Leyte enabled the U.S. Navy to transport troops and base long-range bomber planes in positions so close to Japan that victory was all but assured. Morison's classic account details all of the key engagements surrounding the taking of Leyte. |
Contributor Bio(s): Morison, Samuel Eliot: - Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history.� He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. |