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The Marianas Turkey Shoot refers to the Battle of the Philippine Sea, fought from June 19 to June 20, 1944, during World War II. This pivotal naval engagement saw the United States Navy decisively defeating the Imperial Japanese Navy, inflicting heavy losses on Japanese aircraft and pilots. The term "Turkey Shoot" describes the ease with which American fighter planes shot down Japanese aircraft, resulting in a significant shift in naval power in the Pacific. This battle paved the way for the U.S. invasion of the Mariana Islands.

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What naval battle was the Japanese fleet destroyed?

The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot was the battle where the Japanese Navy was destroyed. The Japanese Navy was destroyed in 1945.


How many American planes in the marianes turkey shoot?

The U.S. Navy had approximately 915 combat aircraft (fighters, dive-bombers, and torpedo bombers) on fifteen aircraft carriers during the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.


What were the loses in the battle of the Philippine sea?

For detailed information see website: Battle of the Philippine Sea. The IJN lost the rest of their naval aircrewmen at the Philippine Sea...also known as the the Great Marianna's Turkey Shoot...there's something to be said for "experience." All of the IJN's best airmen died at Midway, and IJN pilot trainee's went up to meet battle hardened USN pilots at the Philippine Sea...it was a Turkey Shoot.


Where did the Americans clearly win a major battle aircraft carriers?

Midway, June 4, 1942. There were four great carrier battles in 1942 but Midway was the most clear-cut US victory. There was not another major carrier battle until June 1944, which was another US lopsided victory, often called the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot". This latter battle basically finished Japanese naval air power, though the US did not realize it. The Japanese still had a few carriers but all their experienced pilots were dead.


Which site was the naval battle in the Philippines?

The first was the "Battle of the Philippine Sea" (aka the Marianna's Turkey Shoot; due to so many "trainee" IJN pilots being shot down by combat experienced USN pilots). The second was history's largest naval battle, the "Battle of Leyte Gulf."

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What was the Battle of the Philippine sea also known as?

The Battle of the Philipine Sea was also known as "The Marianas Turkey Shoot."


What naval battle was the Japanese fleet destroyed?

The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot was the battle where the Japanese Navy was destroyed. The Japanese Navy was destroyed in 1945.


How many American planes in the marianes turkey shoot?

The U.S. Navy had approximately 915 combat aircraft (fighters, dive-bombers, and torpedo bombers) on fifteen aircraft carriers during the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.


Where did the great Mariana's turkey shoot happen?

The Great Mariana Turkey Shoot occurred during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. This naval battle took place near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around the waters between Guam and Saipan. It was characterized by a significant air engagement where U.S. naval forces decisively defeated the Japanese fleet, resulting in substantial losses for Japan. The term "turkey shoot" refers to the ease with which American pilots were able to shoot down Japanese aircraft.


What did they call the air battle that preceded the battle of saipan?

The Battle of Saipan was fought on Saipan, an island in the chain of islands known as the Mariana Islands. The "Marianas Turkey Shoot" was the Air Battle, and a huge turning point in the Pacific Theater. US Navy Sea planes fought Japanese Imperial Land based planes during this battle over Saipan and the surrounding islands, and the Japanese lost most of their remaining experienced pilots as the US inflicted heavy casualities without many losses of their own pilots and planes.


What naval battle took place off the coast of the Philippines in 1944?

Battle of the Philippine Sea (Marianna's Turkey Shoot) & Battle of Leyte Gulf.


What was the Battle of the Philippine Sea?

The Battle of the Philippine Sea was a clash of Japanese and US carrier fleets near the Philippines. Japanese Naval Airmen had mostly all been killed at Midway. So what they threw into the air during that battle were green recruits against veteran US pilots. Approximately 400 Japanese aircraft (with their pilots) were shot down. The Battle is also know informally as the Marianas Turkey Shoot.


What was the principal effect of the Japanese defeat in the Battle of the Philippine Sea?

The principal effect of the Japanese defeat in the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944 was a significant weakening of Japan's naval and air capabilities, which severely diminished its ability to defend its remaining territories in the Pacific. This loss, often referred to as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot," resulted in the destruction of a large portion of the Japanese fleet and trained pilots, ultimately paving the way for the Allied forces to capture the Mariana Islands and launch further offensives toward Japan. The defeat marked a turning point in the Pacific War, shifting the balance of power decisively in favor of the Allies.


Tye naval battle in the pacific where the strength of the Japanese navy was destroyed was the Battle of Midway ture or false?

There is proof that this battle broke the Japanese navy since 4 of its 6nfront line Carrirers were sunk. What was also very detrimental to the Japanese navy was the loss of the 400+ battle trained aircrews. Another battle could be the "THE GREAT MARIANAS TURKEY SHOOT". All in all a quote from a Japanese naval officer states "the end started at Midway and was finished at Guadalcanal", the Japanese could not repel there enemy. Adm. Yamamoto said " I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." after pearl. Before this he stated that after the attack on Pearl, he would reign in the pacific for 6 to 8 months and if the US was not brought to peace terms Japan would suffer defeat.


Turkey shoot locations for portage county Ohio?

where are turkey shoot locations in portage county Ohio?


What battle in the Pacific is known as the Mariana's Turkey Shoot?

Might be Wake Island I know our troops were left there by the navy and when thousands of Japanese troops landed on the beach we opened up killing them all with minimal casualties. Don't quote me on it, it is a wild guess like all my other answers based on my knowledge. ^^^^ It was in fact called the Battle of the Philippine Sea.


What battle in the pacific is known as the Mariana turkey shoot?

Might be Wake Island I know our troops were left there by the navy and when thousands of Japanese troops landed on the beach we opened up killing them all with minimal casualties. Don't quote me on it, it is a wild guess like all my other answers based on my knowledge. ^^^^ It was in fact called the Battle of the Philippine Sea.