Battle off Samar Explained: The U.S. Fleet That Fought the Impossible

🎖️This video tells the story of the Battle off Samar, one of the most astonishing naval engagements of World War II — where courage triumphed against overwhelming odds. In October 1944, a small American task group known as Taffy 3 faced the powerful Japanese Center Force, led by the super battleship Yamato, the largest warship ever built. Outgunned and outnumbered, the escort carriers, destroyers, and destroyer escorts of Taffy 3 launched a desperate defense to protect the invasion fleet at Leyte Gulf. The film follows the fearless torpedo runs, the chaotic air strikes, and the sacrifice of sailors who stood their ground against Japan’s mightiest fleet. Through battle reports, survivor testimonies, and strategic analysis, this documentary reveals how the Battle off Samar became a legend — the day ordinary ships and men achieved the impossible.
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