The Battle of Samar

[Otokichi]

Battles and conflicts labelled a "David vs. Goliath" contest have been told around campfires and bars for years. Submitted for your approval, a World War II naval battle that pitted escort and infantry support ships against a fleet of enemy battleships, cruisers, and destroyers bent on destroying the foothold in the Philippines. Get to your battle station, sailor, it's time for "Taffy 3" to face down the Imperial Japanese Navy's Northern Force...

Edited March 29, 2020 by Otokichi
Hollyweird has yet to tell this tale, in spite of the epic heroism of these sailors...