Despite the drastic losses throughout the Pacific Islands, the Imperial Navy attempts to halt the United States forces in Leyte Gulf, one last time. It ends in debacle: The risen battleships of Pearl Harbor avenge the attack in Surigao Strait, the Center Force is defeated in Sibuyan Sea, the jeep carriers and destroyers fend off a stronger Japanese force near Samar and the remaining Japanese aircraft carriers are sunk. The victory sealed the inevitability of Japanese surrender, and resulted in the largest naval battle of World War II.