The extraordinary photographs below portray naval history as it actually happened. They were not taken under ideal conditions.... To my knowledge, no photographs taken from the "lost ships" survived the battle.... Each photograph is about 20K~30K. Enjoy!

Deck scene from USS KALININ BAY Deck scene aboard USS KALININ BAY (CVE 68), off Samar.
USS KALININ BAY under fire USS KALININ BAY (CVE 68) under fire from the IJN Centre Force.
Taffy III flees #1 Taffy III flees from the IJN Centre Force off Samar - Photo #1.
Taffy III flees #2 Taffy III flees from the IJN Centre Force off Samar - Photo #2.
Escort carrier lays smoke U.S. Escort carrier lays smoke, off Samar.

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Honor the Missing in Action and Killed in Action of Taffy III

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