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!

Task Unit 77.4.3 under fire Task Unit 77.4.3 under fire
View from CVE of Task Unit 77.4.3 View from CVE of Task Unit 77.4.3 under fire.
American CVE under fire off Samar American CVE under fire off Samar.
Tragic sight - carrier USS GAMBIER BAY Tragic sight - carrier USS GAMBIER BAY (CVE 73) .
Two escort carriers - USS GAMBIER BAY Two escort carriers - USS GAMBIER BAY (CVE 73) under fire.

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