From Ecnomus To Engano by RG19

Bryce • Historical • posted on Feb 17, 2008

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October 25, 1944. Task Force 34 proceeds north toward an area off of Cape Engano, Luzon. Enterprise CV-6, Essex CV-9 and New Jersey BB-62 are just part of the 193 U.S. Navy fighting ships that took part in “The Battle of Leyte Gulf” one of the largest naval engagements in history. Admiral William Halsey Jr. believed that the central IJN force coming through the San Bernardino Strait, had turned back. With the report of carriers to the north, the aggressive Admiral decided to try and destroy the remaining enemy carrier force. The carrier Enterprise is seen here “wearing” measure 33, 4Ab. The bridge has the upgraded “round windows” for greater deflection capability and increased radar equipment, inlcuding SG radar. The SG radar was of great importance to the favorable outcome of the overall battle, especially in the south, where Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf managed to “cross the T” on IJN Admiral Shōji Nishimura’s force coming up the Surigao Strait. As we have heard, So we have seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, In the city of our God: God will establish it forever. (Plsalm 48;4) Credits: USS Enterprise CV-6 = USS Essex by Sky Pilot of Beyond + Bridge by X2000 + Fletcher class destroyer parts by Despond + Cowling from Lockheed Electra at PlanIt3D USS Essex by Sky Pilot of Beyond USS New Jersey at artist-3d.com Lost and Begotten Islands at 3D commune

Comments (17)

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mapps

6:58PM | Sun, 17 February 2008

I really love teh water!

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amota99517

7:06PM | Sun, 17 February 2008

Very nice work!!! Your water turned out great.

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theprojectionist

7:36PM | Sun, 17 February 2008

Terrific piece once again and even better than your last with the water

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mikeerson

7:54PM | Sun, 17 February 2008

looks like a photo. good job.

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NefariousDrO

8:06PM | Sun, 17 February 2008

Great work! I remember reading about that battle, both in high-school, as well as college when majoring in US history. Nice historical piece, with excellent attention to detail that really brings it to life.

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