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Explain battle of Leyte Gulf
October 1944, final blow to Japanese navy in WWII. Japan lost 26 ships, US lost 8.
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Explain battle of Guadalcanal
November 1942, USS Juno sunk, five Sullivan brothers killed.
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Explain battle of midway
June 1942, turning point in the war.
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Explain battle of Normandy
June1944, largest amphibious operation in history.
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Explain voyage of the great white fleet
December 1907, round the world cruise that demonstrates the navy's strength.
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Explain battle of coral sea
May 1942, fleets never saw each other during battle. Fought from aircraft carriers.
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