Battle of the coral sea?
It was a major strategic victory for the allies. If the Japanese had won the Coral Sea, they would've been able to invade Port Moresby. Although it was undoubtedly a tactical defeat for the Americans (the loss of a full, Lexington Class aircraft carrier, and many naval aviators), it also took a heavy toll on the Japanese. (Death of many Japanese aviators, plus the light carrier Shoho.)
Where was the Battle of the Coral Sea located?
The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought in the Coral Sea, which of course is why the battle was named The Battle of the Coral Sea. Please get out your Atlas, & turn to the map(s) of the Pacific Ocean. Look for Australia, & off the northeast coast is the Coral Sea. The southern tip of New Guinea is at the northern end of the Coral Sea, with New Caledonia at the eastern end…