Battleground 210. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
Oct 30, 2024
In this insightful discussion, historian Evan Mawdsley, a former international history professor at the University of Glasgow, delves into the monumental Battle of Leyte Gulf. He examines the political power struggles behind the Philippines invasion and the strategic military judgments that shaped the Allied campaign. Mawdsley analyzes the chaotic dynamics and miscalculations among American commanders during the battle. He also reflects on the devastating fallout for the Japanese Navy and the broader implications for World War II's Pacific theater.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Strategic Military Judgments in the Philippines Campaign
03:57 • 3min
Assessing the Largest Naval Clash in History
07:14 • 4min
Strategic Maneuvers at Leyte Gulf
11:37 • 28min
Influential Generals and Their Public Personas in WWII
39:48 • 2min
Consequences of the Battle of Leyte Gulf
41:31 • 2min