The Battle of Leyte

[Jonathan Randall]

The Battle of Leyte. My grandfather fought in it and it was the largest naval battle in world history, yet it is often overlooked by historians:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15561420/site/newsweek/

 

[exile]

Oooof, that's hard reading.

 

[bushidomartialarts]

and remember that most of the sailors were just kids. 17 was the minimum age and lots of guys lied.

hard to imagine. the only thing i can think to say is, um, thank you