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Battle of Midway and Coral Sea?
Battle of Coral Sea, 7-8 May 1942; Japanese tactical victory, however it was a major US strategic victory Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942; decisive US tactical & strategic victory
What was the results of the Battle of the Coral Sea?
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.
What was the outcome after the battle of the coral sea?
The Battle of the Coral Sea is regarded as a tactical victory for the Japanese and a strategic victory for the US. It was a tactical victory for Japan because the US lost one of its very few large fleet aircraft carriers, and had another damaged, while the Japanese lost only one light carrier. It was a strategic victory for the US because it caused the Japanese to abandon their plan to land and capture Port Moresby, New Guinea, from whence they could interrupt sea lanes to Australia, and perhaps mount an invasion of Australia. After the Battle the invasion fleet sailing several hundred miles behind the Japanese battle fleet turned around. This was the first time the Japanese had been turned back from a planned conquest. It was also the first battle at sea ever in which the opposing fleets never caught sight of one another, with all the blows struck by airplanes (or submarines operating on their own). The Battle of the Coral Sea also set the stage for the Battle of Midway the following month.
What happen at the battle of the coral sea?
The most notable part of the Battle of Coral Sea was that the ships involved never saw each other. The entire battle was conducted by aircraft off of carriers. The US lost the USS Lexington, the Japanese lost a small carrier. While in terms of material loss, the US came off the worst, but tactically it stopped the Japanese attempt to invade New Guinea. A month later that Battle of Midway took place and was the turning point of the War in the Pacific.
What were key battles and outcomes between Japan and US in World War 2 who were some of main commanders on both sides?
The war in the Pacific was a NAVAL WAR. Land battle victories were irrelevant. A victorious army holding an island could be starved into NO ARMY AT ALL without control of the sea to re-supply it. SOME of the key naval battles in the pacific were: The Battle of the Java Sea, The Battle of the Coral Sea (Japanese tactical victory/US strategical victory), Battle of Savo Island, Sea Battles off of Guadalcanal, Battle of Midway, Battle of the Philippine Sea, Battle of Leyte Gulf (history's largest naval battle), and the battle between the British battleship & battlecruiser, HMS Prince of Wale & HMS Repulse, both of which were sunk by Japanese Army twin engine bomber/torpedo airplanes.
Was the battle of Coral sea a victory for the US?
They drove off the Japanese from attacking a country on the coral sea
Why was the battle coral sea a victory for the US?
They drove off the Japanese from attacking a country on the coral sea
Why the battle of coral sea a victory for the US?
They drove off the Japanese from attacking a country on the coral sea
Why was the Battle of Coral Sea victory for the US?
They drove off the Japanese from attacking a country on the coral sea
Battle of Midway and Coral Sea?
Battle of Coral Sea, 7-8 May 1942; Japanese tactical victory, however it was a major US strategic victory Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942; decisive US tactical & strategic victory
What strategy helped forces the allied forces win the battle of the coral sea?
The Battle of the Coral Sea was a Japanese tactical victory; they sank the US Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington. The Battle of the Coral Sea was a US strategic victory; because the Japanese turned around, and headed away from Australia. "Island hopping" to cut off Japanese supply lines <-- Nova Net I believe they intercepted communications to learn of the Japanese attack plan<--Nova Net
How many people died in the battle of coral sea?
See website: Battle of the Coral Sea
Who fought in Coral Sea?
Japan and America fought in Coral sea. Us victory forces Japan tp change plans.
What was the first naval battle between aricraft carriers?
May 1942, the "Battle of the Coral Sea" was the FIRST clash of carriers. The largest US Aircraft Carrier, the 888 foot long USS Lexington was lost in the battle. The Japanese lost one light carrier. Coral Sea was a "Tactical" victory for the Imperial Navy as they sunk the largest vessel. The battle was a "Strategic" victory for the US Navy, as they had stopped Japan from extending southward.
Who fought the battle of Coral Sea?
US vs. Japan
The Countries of the battle coral sea?
US vs Japan.
Who was the allies during the battle of the coral sea?
Us, Australia.
