What statement describes the results of the Battle of the Coral Sea?

Answer 1

Both the Japanese and the Allies have portrayed the Battle of the Coral Sea as a victory. In a sense they are both right. On the Japanese part they managed to sink more American ships than they lost. Whilst the Allies not only prevented the Japanese from achieving their objective, the occupation of Port Moresby, but also reduced the forces available to the Japanese for the forthcoming Midway operations. Against this, on the part of the Americans, must be weighed the fact that the Japanese assault forces remained intact and all that had actually stood in the way of the Japanese and the capture Port Moresby were Crace's cruisers. Fletcher's carriers, which were engaged in trying to locate and destroy the Japanese carriers, were too far away and too busy to provide any opposition or support if required. The decision by Fletcher to weaken his forces by detaching Crace had proved to be the correct one, eventhough this may have contributed to the loss of the LEXINGTON. The Royal Australian Navy's overall contribution to the battle of the Coral Sea may not have been as spectacular as that of the American carriers, but the work done by the coast watchers, intelligence staff, the cruisers and other support ships and personnel all contributed to the final result, not just at Coral Sea but throughout the Pacific War. Whilst Australian's today may scoff at the fears of a Japanese invasion during 1942 the fact is that for many Australians during the 1940s that fear was real. Search * Feature Articles

Answer 2

It was the first naval battle fought exclusively with airplanes

Answer 3

The Japanese lost conquered territory for the first time.

Answer 4

It was the first naval battle fought exclusively with airplanes.
The Battle of the Coral Sea was a tactical win for the Imperial Japanese Navy and a strategic win for the US Navy.

Answer 5

Losses were similar on both sides, with no complete evident winner but the US did succeed in deflecting a blow from Japan for the first time in World War II.

Answer 6

The Japanese capture of Port Moresby by sea was averted.

Answer 7

The Japanese failid in their attempt to capture port Moresby by sea.