The Battle Off Samar : 25 October 1944 “In no engagement in its entire history has the United States Navy shown more gallantry, guts and gumption than in the two morning hours between 0730 and 0930 off Samar.” —Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Earlier this year, I suggested to then-CNO Admiral Richardson that the theme for … Continue reading The Battle Off Samar : 25 October 1944