In the first and only episode of this podcast I'll be covering the Battle off Samar, one of the most important battles in Battle of the Leyte Gulf. After being left to fend for himself as Admiral Halsey moves north, Rear Admiral Clifton Sprague of Task Unit 77.4.3 (Taffy 3) must hold against the…
After being left to fend for himself as Admiral Halsey moves north, Rear Admiral Clifton Sprague of Task Unit 77.4.3 (Taffy 3) must hold against the oncoming Japanese forces. With only so many ships, most of which won't last in a heavy battle, what will happen when the Japanese attack? Will he be able to hold off the Japanese forces and make it out alive, or will his time come to an end amongst the waters if the Leyte gulf?