The Battle of Leyte Gulf at 75 : a retrospective / Thomas J. Cutler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cutler, Thomas J., 1947- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944.

Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944--Anniversaries, etc.

Philippines.

Physical Description:

vii, 6 leaves of plates, 338 pages ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Battle of Leyte Gulf at seventy five.

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2019]

Summary:

"In his introduction, Cutler contends that there are five elements that make [the battle of Leyte Gulf] unique and of continuing interest to historians, buffs, and strategists. These elements are explained, reinforced, and enhanced by a number of original essays and by special selections from the Naval Institute's impressive archive. The eleven essays by eminent historians take new looks at various aspects of this complex and ultimately decisive battle, providing fresh insight and offering different perspectives that will answer some old questions and likely pose new ones. This retrospective collection is further enhanced by a selection of articles culled from the rich archive of the Naval Institute's Proceedings and Naval History magazines that have long sustained the debates and the lessons learned from this important historical event"--Book jacket flap.

"The passage of three-quarters of a century has allowed a great many insights into this important battle. While this new volume will not preclude continuing observations, evaluations, and debates, it serves as a milepost in the ongoing discussion. This new look back at the complexity and controversies of this giant battle--that many insist was the greatest sea battle of all time--provides a great deal of inspiration, introspection, and lessons learned that will be well-received by historians and buffs, strategists and tacticians, and those who simply are looking for a good read" --Provided by publisher.

"The passage of three-quarters of a century has allowed a great many insights into this important battle. While this new volume will not preclude continuing observations, evaluations, and debates, it serves as a meaningful milepost in the ongoing discussion. This new look back at the complexity and controversies of this giant battle--that many insist was the greatest sea battle of all time--provides a great deal of inspiration, introspection, and lessons learned that will be well-received by historians and buffs, strategists and tacticians, and those who simply are looking for a good read." --Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1. Original essays

Leyte Gulf reminiscences / by A. Denis Clift

Planning the penultimate stages of the Pacific war / by Lisle Rose

Allied plans and operational art / by Milan Vego

The principle of the objective at Leyte Gulf / by Norman Friedman

Halsey's decision / by Trent Hone

"Where is Task Force 34?": the frustration of Admiral Lee / by Paul Stillwell

Sibuyan Sea: the price of daring / by Karl Zingheim

Syracuse in the Pacific? / by Kevin J. Delamer

After the battle: sea power and the Ormoc campaign / by Vincent P. O'Hara

Jack & Jim / by David F. Winkler

The tin can sailors are gone: what naval history loses with the passing of the World War II generation / by James D. Hornfischer

The archives

Flawed victory at sea / by Alan Rems

Greatest of all sea battles / by Lt. Cdr. Thomas J. Cutler, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

The Battle for Leyte Gulf by Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Admiral Oldendorf comments on the battle of Surigao Strait / by Vice Adm. Jesse B. Oldendorf, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Leyte Gulf: the first uncensored Japanese account / by James A. Field Jr

With Kurita in the battle of Leyte Gulf / by Rear Admiral Tomiji Koyanagi, former Imperial Japanese Navy

MacArthur, FDR, and the politics of Leyte Gulf / by Lt. Cdr. Thomas J. Cutler, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Jeeps versus giants / by Capt. Walter Karig, USNR, Lt. Cdr. Russell L. Harris, USNR, and Lt. Cdr. Frank A. Manson, U.S. Navy

Seven decades of debate / by Alan Rems

"Where is Task Force thirty-four?" / by Capt. Andrew Hamilton, USNR

Second salvo at Surigao Strait / by Adm. James L. Holloway III, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Iowa vs. Yamato: the ultimate gunnery duel / by Thomas Hone and Norman Friedman

"Iowa vs. Yamato: the ultimate gunnery duel" / by Vice Adm. Lloyd M. Mustin, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Epitaph.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781682474617

1682474615

OCLC:

1090914942