Los llamaban "ataúdes flotantes" — hasta que frenaron al acorazado más grande del mundo

In October 1944, off the island of Samar, part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, considered the largest naval battle in history, was fought. This World War II documentary recounts how thirteen small U.S. Navy ships faced the more powerful fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy, led by the legendary battleship Yamato. Discover the true story of Taffy 3, the so-called "floating coffins," and the bravery of Commander Ernest Evans aboard the USS Johnston. Learn about the trap of Operation Shō-Gō, Admiral Kurita's decision, Admiral Halsey's pursuit, and the moment Japanese victory slipped away off the coast of the Philippines. A tale of naval strategy, escort carriers, heavy cruisers, and destroyers that changed the course of the Pacific War. A military story of courage, sacrifice, and impossible decisions that defined the fate of World War II. If you're passionate about historical documentaries and World War II naval battles, this video is for you. 👉 If you enjoyed this World War II documentary, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more military history, and SHARE the video with anyone who loves the true history of the war. --- Disclaimer: This video is a dramatized documentary created for educational and cinematic purposes. While inspired by real events, battles, and technologies of World War II, certain scenes, dialogue, and narratives have been dramatized for the sake of clarity. This production is not intended to represent exact historical archival material or official records. All content is intended to illustrate history in a creative, engaging, and informative way. Viewer discretion is advised: this video is not an official historical source. ---- #WorldWarII #BattleOfLeyte #LeyteGulf #Yamato #Taffy3 #USSJohnston #PacificWar #MilitaryHistory #BattleshipYamato #ImperialJapaneseNavy #NavalBattle #WarDocumentary #WW2 #Philippines1944 #TrueHistory