Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Largest Battleship Ever Went to War (And Lost)
During the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25, 1944, the USS St. Lo and other escort carriers of Taskforce 74.4 faced an unexpected attack by a superior Japanese fleet, including the largest battleship ever built, the Yamato. Despite being outgunned, the American task force, through a combination of brave destroyer charges and relentless air attacks, managed to repel the