The Battle of Leyte Gulf by H P Willmott

The Battle of Leyte Gulf by H P Willmott

The Battle of Leyte Gulf - which in fact was four separate actions, none of which were fought in the Gulf itself - was the greatest naval battle in history. This book offers comprehensive account of the fighting from both sides. It provides fresh perspectives on the unfolding of the battle.

These pages provide the reader a veritable wealth of informationThe book is a valuable addition in the historiography of the Battle of Leyte Gulf specifically and to naval history and World War Two in general. It will certainly become a classic. Vol. 6, No. 4 (Winter 2011)

* Canadian Naval Review *

The Battle of Leyte Gulf is an outstanding addition to a Pacific library.August 2008

* Paper Wars *

An outstanding contribution to the military and naval history of our times.2008

-- Lisle A. Rose * World War II Quarterly *

. . . supported by clear and helpful maps, helpful appendices, and lengthy footnotes that underline the scholarship involved. It is good value as a hardback and will contribute to Indiana's reputation for publishing first-rate military history.

* History *

. . . deliciously provocative interpretation of the nature of the conflict and the reasons for American victory.

* International Journal of Maritime History *

[A]n outstanding book which can be appreciated by naval historians and those who have a general interest in the subject.

* Journal of Military History *

W. P. willmott provides new perspectives on the unfolding of the battle and very deliberately seeks to give readers a proper understanding of the importance of this battle for American naval operations in the following month. This careful interrogation of the accounts of 'the last fleet action' is a significant contribution to military history.

* McCormick Messenger *

Those who have done their preliminary reading and are ready for the advanced course on Leyte, however, will turn to Willmott. There they will have the opportunity to savor the work of a master military historian at the top of his game.

-- Robert M. Citino * HistoryNet *

H. P. Willmott has written extensively on warfare in general and on World War II in particular. Among his books are The Last Century of Sea Power: From Washington to Tokyo, 1922–1945 (IUP, 2010) and The Last Century of Sea Power: From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894–1922 (IUP, 2009).

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ISBN 13	9780253345288
ISBN 10	0253345286
Title	The Battle of Leyte Gulf
Author	H P Willmott
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Indiana University Press
Year published	2005-08-19
Number of pages	424
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