Combat Ships S02E07 - The Battle of Leyte Gulf

It was a microcosm of naval warfare, involving battleships, carriers, destroyers, submarines, kamikazes, and fighter jets, all embroiled in an epic, three-day battle in October 1944 that marked the beginning of the end to the Pacific War of WWII. This is a comprehensive look at the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and the thousands of vessels involved, including the largest, most powerful battleships ever built: Japan's Musashi and Yamato. We detail the brilliant strategies, heroic acts, stunning decisions, and mighty machines that made this the biggest sea conflict in history.