210. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought between US and Japanese naval forces in October 1944 is the largest naval battle in history, with over 200,000 personnel involved. Joining Saul to discuss the events of this enormous battle is historian Evan Mawdsley.

Together they discuss the main components of the battle, they key players and their decisions and the aftermath of the battle.

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