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The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought in May 1942, marked a significant turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It was the first major naval engagement in which aircraft carriers played a central role, leading to the strategic halt of the Japanese advance towards Australia. Although the battle was technically a tactical victory for Japan, it ultimately resulted in a strategic defeat, as it prevented Japan from establishing dominance in the South Pacific. This battle set the stage for subsequent Allied victories, including the Battle of Midway.

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