Dogfights: U.S. Beats Back the Japanese Navy (S1, E8) | Full Episode | History

In one of the most amazing yet lopsided naval battles in history, a mighty Japanese fleet led by the Yamato, the biggest battleship in the world, versus Taffy 3, a small U.S. task unit, in Season 1, Episode 8, " Death of the Japanese Navy." #HISTORY #Dogfights Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @history   Chapters: 0:00 The Japanese Center Force Attacks 1:12 The Battle of Leyte Gulf Begins 9:55 Taffy 3's Desperate Stand 19:44 The USS Johnston's Torpedo Run 23:37 The Air and Destroyer Escort Assault 31:40 The Climax and Japanese Retreat 37:50 The Final Sinking of the Yamato ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook:   / history   Instagram:   / history   TikTok:   / history   X:   / history   YouTube:    / @history   Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel Dogfights: U.S. Beats Back the Japanese Navy (S1, E8) | Full Episode | History    / @history