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!

U.S. Escort Carrier under fire U.S. Escort carrier under fire by the IJN Centre Force, off Samar.
USS HEERMANN (DD 532) lays smoke USS HEERMANN (DD 532) lays smoke off Samar.
Shells land abeam of KITKUN BAY Three Japanese shells land abeam of USS KITKUN BAY (CVE 71).
View of battle from KITKUN BAY View of Battle Off Samar from USS KITKUN BAY (CVE 71).
Reserved USS GAMBIER BAY (CVE 73) under fire from IJN Centre Force warships.

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