Lecture – Battle of Leyte Gulf, 1944

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Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey commanded the U.S. Third Fleet at Leyte Gulf

Join historian Michael Svanevik for a look at the most significant naval battle of the World War II and perhaps the largest naval clash in history. The Imperial Japanese Navy suffered tremendous losses and never again sailed to battle in comparable force. Leyte Gulf unblocked the road to Tokyo.  New tactics, prominent personalities, fascinating – but not for the faint of heart.

Date: May 21st, 2017 at 2pm

Place: Community Room, Cypress Lawn

1370 El Camino Real, Colma

Refreshments: Affirmative

And it is all FREE!

Sponsored by the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation