{"product_id":"leyte-june-1944-january-1945-history-of-united-states-naval-operations-in-world-war-ii-volume-12-volume-12-paperback","title":"Leyte, June 1944-January 1945: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEstate Of Samuel Eliot Morison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe twelfth volume returns to the Pacific for a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest naval battles of all time. The determining factors in the Battle for Leyte Gulf were superb skill, heroism, and aggressiveness, but confusion, surprise, and faulty assumptions also played significant roles. The Allied victory at Leyte enabled the U.S. Navy to transport troops and base long-range bomber planes in positions so close to Japan that victory was all but assured. Morison's classic account details all of the key engagements surrounding the taking of Leyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history. He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.26 x 8.9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155779686535,"sku":"9781591145356","price":30.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/cb53304a9480cfa323d82816cc4d7d98.webp?v=1733238701","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/leyte-june-1944-january-1945-history-of-united-states-naval-operations-in-world-war-ii-volume-12-volume-12-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}