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Old 09-11-2006, 10:10 AM   #40 (permalink)
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Leyte Gulf
The Solomans
Guadal Canal
The Mariana's
Like I said, good examples, but to me the ultimate Industrial-Age oceanic battle is Tsushima Strait.
Two huge fleets, probably easier to present on film than later battles (with their longer engagement ranges), lots of firepower and a decisive victory for one side and a tragedy for the other.
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