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History's first clash of aircraft carriers.
The Battle of Bismarck Sea ended in a horrible defeat for the Japanese preventing them from reinforcing their army and gave us strength by sea. After the battle, the Japanese stopped trying to attack by sea giving us a huge advantage that would eventually win us the war.
See website: Battle of the Coral Sea
The Battle of the Coral Sea, from May 4 to 8, 1942, prevented a Japanese landing at Port Moresby in New Guinea. While considered a draw, or even a Japanese tactical victory, it stalled the advance of the Japanese toward the supply lines of Australia. Additionally, the Japanese had one carrier sunk and two more damaged, which may have impacted their strategy at the Battle of Midway a month later, where 4 Japanese carriers were sunk.
The Battle of the Bismark Sea was a defeat for the Japanese who suffered mass casualties. After this WWII battle the Japanese were unable to protect certain areas which was important to the Allies as it allowed them to gain a stronghold in New Guinea.
History's first clash of aircraft carriers.
The Battle of the Coral Sea took place in the Coral Sea off the northeast coast of Australia near New Guinea
The Battle of Bismarck Sea ended in a horrible defeat for the Japanese preventing them from reinforcing their army and gave us strength by sea. After the battle, the Japanese stopped trying to attack by sea giving us a huge advantage that would eventually win us the war.
Admirals Fletcher vs Hara.
Midway , Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of the Philippine Sea .
The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought between the American and Japanese navies.
Midway
See website: Battle of the Coral Sea
Wake island.
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The Battle of the Coral Sea, from May 4 to 8, 1942, prevented a Japanese landing at Port Moresby in New Guinea. While considered a draw, or even a Japanese tactical victory, it stalled the advance of the Japanese toward the supply lines of Australia. Additionally, the Japanese had one carrier sunk and two more damaged, which may have impacted their strategy at the Battle of Midway a month later, where 4 Japanese carriers were sunk.
They drove off the Japanese from attacking a country on the coral sea