Posted on 02/04/2021 8:58:10 AM PST by Onthebrink
In terms of sheer numbers, it is easy to see why Leyte Gulf should have the distinction of being the largest naval battle in history. But some historians will argue it really was a combination of four major subsidiary battles that happened to take place at the same time. Moreover, Leyte Gulf didn’t have the largest number of participants or even ships that were engaged in one battle.
There are several other notable battles that have also been called the largest or greatest naval battle in history.
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Step out into the light... I’ll be rude.
It's been pretty bright on me right along.
You maybe haven't been paying attention.
Are you saying you wish to sacrifice me?
Why not nut up and say what you mean, tough guy.
For decades and even longer, if you like, the history of the Western Hemisphere was re directed.
The French were bottled up on the continent and ultimately defeated.
Throughout time, many battles on land and sea could be regarded as ‘greater’ in one way or another. But-Trafalgar was the end for Napoleon I and that was seismic ... economically, politically, historically, etc
Midway?
The Largest Naval Sea Battles in Military History
https://online.norwich.edu/academic-programs/resources/largest-naval-sea-battles-military-history
Why 3 naval battles can claim to be history’s largest
https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/historys-largest-naval-battles/
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