Leadership and Valor: The Battle of Leyte Gulf

This chapter explores the complexities of military leadership during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, focusing on key figures such as MacArthur, Nimitz, and Halsey. It highlights the strategic miscommunications that led to tactical errors and examines the human aspects of these leaders amidst the chaos of naval warfare. Through the lens of individual bravery, particularly the actions of a destroyer commander aboard the USS Johnston, the chapter pays tribute to the valor and tragic outcomes of this pivotal engagement.