The Last Big-Gun Naval Battle: The Battle of Surigao Strait - Hardcover

Sauer, Howard

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9781889901084: The Last Big-Gun Naval Battle: The Battle of Surigao Strait

Synopsis

The Battle of Leyte Gulf -- four major actions -- was the greatest sea battle in history. The Surigao Strait action is considered the Navy's greatest single triumph, a model of timeing, coordination and execution. This is a unique, behind-the-guns view; a gripping eye-witness account riding the battle line at Surigao int he last Crossing of the 'T'.

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About the Author

Howard Sauer was a junior officer in charge of the secondary guns on board the USS Maryland at the Battle of Surigao Strait.

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