Question

What happened during the Battle of the Coral Sea?

Answer 1

What happened during the Battle of Coral Sea and why was it important?

• It showed Japan could be stopped (if not tactically beaten) at sea--their navy was formidable and arguably superior.

• It protected Australia from threat of imminent land invasion.... I still think it was a mistake for Japan to not invade Australia.

• It knocked two big carriers out of the Battle of Midway-2 months later--making that fight win