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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_the_Coral_SeaBattle of the Coral Sea - Wikipedia

    The Battle of the Coral Sea, from 4 to 8 May 1942, was a major naval battle between the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval and air forces of the United States and Australia.

  2. www.britannica.com › event › Battle-of-the-Coral-SeaBattle of the Coral Sea | Facts, History, & Significance

    Jun 19, 2024 · Battle of the Coral Sea, (May 4–8, 1942) World War II naval and air engagement in which a U.S. fleet turned back a Japanese invasion force that had been heading for strategic Port Moresby in New Guinea.

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  4. www.history.navy.mil › 1942 › battle-of-coral-seaBattle of the Coral Sea - NHHC

    Learn about the first major U.S. Navy fleet action against Japan in 1942, when the enemy's advance into the Pacific was checked. See combat narrative, infographic, flm footage, paintings, and photos of the air-sea battle that sank USS Lexington and damaged USS Yorktown.

  5. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesThe Battle of Coral Sea: A Retrospective - The National WWII...

    Learn how the first carrier battle in history in May 1942 changed the course of the Pacific War. Explore the strategic context, the opposing forces, the course of action, and the consequences of the battle.

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  7. historycooperative.org › battle-of-the-coral-seaBattle of the Coral Sea: Cause, Participants, Outcome, and More

    Mar 28, 2020 · The Battle of Coral Sea: Course of Events. The Battle of the Coral Sea, spanning from May 4 to May 8, 1942, marked a series of firsts in naval warfare and set the stage for the Allied strategic maneuvers in the Pacific.

  8. www.awm.gov.au › articles › encyclopediaBattle of the Coral Sea, 4-8 May 1942: Summary

    Learn about the strategic significance and the course of the first naval battle between Japan and the Allies in World War II. The Australian cruisers Australia and Hobart participated in the battle and defended Port Moresby from invasion.

  9. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › the-battle-of-the-coral-seaThe Battle of the Coral Sea - Warfare History Network

    Learn how the Americans intercepted the Japanese plans and deployed two carriers to stop their invasion of New Guinea in May 1942. Read about the naval clash, the air battles, and the consequences of this pivotal World War II encounter.