11 Minutes in the Dark: How US Submarines Blinded Japan's Battle Fleet Before Leyte Gulf

11 Minutes in the Dark: How US Submarines Blinded Japan's Battle Fleet Before Leyte Gulf 11 Minutes in the Dark: How US Submarines Blinded Japan's Battle Fleet Before Leyte Gulf 11 Minutes in the Dark: How US Submarines Blinded Japan's Battle Fleet Before Leyte Gulf The Palawan Passage encounter changed the war. See how US submarines intercepted and shattered a massive Japanese fleet. On October 23, 1944, the waters of the Palawan Passage became a graveyard for Imperial Japan's naval forces. When US submarines detected the approach of a massive Japanese fleet, they moved into position to execute a coordinated strike that would cripple the enemy's operational capacity. This engagement is a case study in tactical positioning and stealth. By analyzing the movements of both sides, we examine how the destruction of this specific naval power altered the strategic landscape of the WWII Pacific theater. Understanding these events provides a clearer picture of how Allied forces systematically dismantled opposing fleets during the final stages of the conflict. 📌 Subscribe to Aviation Self - History for more military history documentaries. 👍 Like the videos you enjoy, and tell us your thoughts in the comments. #historyinww2 #leytegulf #palawanpassage #ussdarter #submarinewarfare