What was the largest naval battle ever?

Answer 1

The Battle of Leyte Gulf

Naming the largest naval battle in history depends on the definitions of "largest" and "battle." Potential criteria include number of people and ships involved, the total tonnage of vessels, the size of the battlefield, and the duration of the fight. There are three main candidates, each of which are said to have involved about 200,000 personnel: the Battle of Salamis, the Battle of Ecnomus and the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

The first two occurred in the Classical Era, when ancient sources frequently exaggerated the numbers involved in warfare. For example, Herodotus claimed in The Histories that Xerxes invaded Greece with some 2,600,000 soldiers, but it is commonly believed that only 100,000-200,000 troops actually participated. Since Herodotus is one of the key sources for information on the Battle of Salamis, it is likely that it involved far fewer than the claimed 200,000 sailors and 1,642 vessels. Figures for the Battle of Ecnomus are similarly dubious. In contrast, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was fought during World War II, and one side was fielded by liberal democracies, with strong record-keeping institutions.

Answer 2

Well from what I know and have seen on the history channel I believe it to be the battle of midway. Although it was not a true Naval battle it was fought carrier to carrier which is aeronautical yet at the same time was formed by total Naval battle groups which encompass fighters and frigates as well as destroyers and battle ships . We(U.S) had decisive control over the seas after that engagement so I would have to say Midway.

Answer 3

I'd go with the Battle of Tsushima, during the Russo-Japanese War, May 27-28, 1905. The Japanese fleet destroyed 2/3 of the Russian Baltic fleet, in what was called at the time the greatest battle since Trafalgar, and the only major battle of cruiser-class, metal, engine powered warships prior to the dreadnaught era. Admiral Togo outguessed the Russian admiral, and then out fought him.

Answer 4

Leyte Gulf was the largest naval battle ever to take place. It invovled over 244 ships. It eliminated the Japanese navy from operational effectiveness in WWII. It took place 9-10 Sept 1944.

Answer 5

It depends on how you define largest. Leyte Gulf was the largest in terms of personel and tonage, but there were far fewer ships than in more historic or ancient sea battles. So the answer is that it depends.

Answer 6

Battle of the Coral Sea in the Pacific during WWII.

Answer 7

the battle of mid way it was relly bad

Answer 8

in the USA Pearl Harbor

Answer 9

Trafalgar or Lepanto.

Answer 10

normady,japan,orharver.