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Probably Okinawa-second battle, which involved the loss of the 80,000 ton Battleship Yamato!( a ficitonalized accoutn wasz the film In Harm"s Way). It should be understood the entire Japanese task force was essentialloy on a suicide mission.
ADDITIONAL ANSWER: The title for "largest naval battle in history" is a bit disputted. The most serious claimant would be The Battle of Leyte Gulf (see link) in the Philippines Sea.
Further Info:
www.warships1.com has the orders of battle of all the engagements which constitute the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Finding the locations of these engagements on a map is a great way to apreciate the vast area this battle was fought over.
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Palawan Passage, 23 October 1944 (www.warships1.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Palawan.htm)
Battle of Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944 (www.warships1.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Sibuyan_Sea.htm)
Battle of Surigao Strait, 24-25 October 1944 (www.warships1.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Surigao-Strait.htm)
Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944 (www.warships1.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Samar.htm)
Battle of Cape Engano, 25 October 1944 (www.warships1.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Cape_Engano.htm)
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