Battle of Samar Quiz

What was the main challenge faced by Taffy 3 during the battle off the coast of Samar?

• They had no food supplies left.

• They were outnumbered and outgunned by the Japanese Center Force.

• Their ships were damaged by a storm.

• They were lost at sea.

How did Taffy 3 identify the enemy shells during the attack?

• By the speed at which they traveled.

• By the size of the craters they left.

• By the color of the explosions.

• By the sound they made.

What strategy did Commander Ernest Evans employ to protect the fleet?

• He ordered a retreat.

• He instructed the ships to create a smoke screen.

• He called for reinforcements.

• He surrendered to the enemy.

What was Admiral Sprague's primary concern during the battle?

• The weather conditions.

• The speed of the ships.

• The morale of the crew.

• The safety of the aircraft carriers.

What was the purpose of launching planes from the carriers?

• To distract the Japanese warships.

• To deliver supplies to nearby islands.

• To scout for enemy submarines.

• To attack the Japanese mainland.