Join us as we delve into the epic story of the Yamato and Musashi at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history. Discover the strategic maneuvers, the immense power of these ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Leyte was “the last great naval battle” of World War II. It broke the back of Japanese sea power, finishing what the Philippine Sea started. It forced the IJN into ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: At stake would be the survival of the Japanese Empire. In late October 1944, the United States and Japan fought what was, by the most useful metrics, the largest naval ...

The USS Leyte Gulf is headed south. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser deployed Sunday from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., to the 4th Fleet area of operations, which includes the Caribbean and ...

USS Leyte Gulf returned home after its last deployment, concluding nearly four decades of service. The guided-missile cruiser patrolled the South Atlantic to counter drug trafficking in the region.