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Interview 29: Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle with Mark Stille

History of the Second World War

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The Myth of Japanese Victory Operation

This chapter debunks the myth that the Japanese had a realistic chance of achieving their goals in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. It analyzes the American forces' advantages and highlights the lack of good intelligence and effective air power as major challenges faced by the Japanese.

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