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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 Challenges of Long-Range Gunnery in Naval Battles during World War II

This chapter discusses the difficulty of long-range gunnery in naval battles during World War II and highlights the challenges of developing a fire control solution amidst constant attacks. It also provides examples of previous battles and the performance of the Japanese and American forces in the current battle.

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