Remembering the USS Johnston, Lost at Leyte Gulf in Oct. '44, ID'd last week

ArlyA · Apr 8, 2021

Evans and his crew of the Johnston sacrificed themselves and everything, to defend that landing. Other destroyers sank that day as well but the Johnston was the first to attack the Japanese battle group descending on them. Its quite a story what happened those few days.

Rich B1 · Apr 9, 2021

Read the book “Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” by James Hornfischer. Leyte Gulf is an amazing story.

ArlyA · Apr 9, 2021

Rich B1 said:
Read the book “Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” by James Hornfischer. Leyte Gulf is an amazing story.

I did.

Thall303 · Apr 9, 2021

That is an excellent book which chronicles the heroism of the sailors involved!

Hay Dude · Apr 9, 2021

Incredible sacrifice, selflessness and bravery.

ArlyA · Apr 9, 2021

Here is a good video concerning all the battles around Leyte gulf.

Rich B1 · Apr 9, 2021

I forget the exact wording of one of the captains involved to his crew. Something like:

“We are about to enter a battle we can not survive, we will do as much damage as we can.”

They did far more damage than they had any right to do. They scared the hell out of the IJN that was in the Leyte Gulf that day and protected the beach head. It is bravery and courage most of us mere mortals only wish we had.

the old grind · Apr 9, 2021

Amid chaos on our side Cmdr. Evans showed himself a true warrior, creating chaos for the IJN.

reb · Apr 10, 2021

I just finished reading "The Battle for Leyte Gulf" by C. Vann Woodward. Good reading.

ArlyA · Apr 15, 2021

Another good video about this battle.

ArlyA · Apr 16, 2021

Here is a short video about Evan's the commander of the USS Johnston. I note some inaccuracies in it, but they are minor.

k0ua · Apr 16, 2021

ArlyA said:
Another good video about this battle.

Good video.

Diggin It · Jun 14, 2021

Rich B1 said:
Read the book “Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” by James Hornfischer. Leyte Gulf is an amazing story.

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18 May 2021

From Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abigayle Lutz, Naval History and Heritage Command

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – The director of Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) participated in a ceremony to present the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award to James D. Hornfischer May 17 during a virtual ceremony. "

Two weeks later, on June 2, 2021, Hornfischer passed away.

The [Too Soon] Passing of James D. Hornfischer

Hornfischer in 2016 (Photo by Larry D. Moore CC BY-SA 4.0) I just learned of the unfortunate passing of naval historian James D. Hornfischer on June 2, 2021 at the age of 55. Hornfischer was known …

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the old grind · Jun 14, 2021

Drachinifel is my go-to guy, but when I have the strength to keep up with the pace Dr Alexander Clarke is another. They are both very well read, just don't write much. (There's a lot more to YouTube than watching 'Karen freakouts' and stupid drivers)

dodge man · Jun 17, 2021

I’ve read a lot of WW2 history and bounce around a lot on topics. I know the story the OP posted about but haven’t read anything specific about. There was 3 different battles taking place all about the same time. The Japanese were beaten badly at 2 of the 3. The one the OP posted about was a tactical victory for the US since they turned back.