6 Escort Carriers Stopped the Largest Japanese Force Sent to Leyte Gulf
6.7K views · Oct 25, 2026 · Education
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@NimitzWarDocuments · 2 weeks ago
I understand why Halsey chased the Japanese carriers north, especially if he believed they were the main threat. But leaving San Bernardino Strait unguarded nearly exposed the entire Leyte invasion fleet.
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