In the early hours of May 7, 1942, a force of Japanese aircraft attacked the Allied fleet in the Coral Sea. The Allies were caught by surprise, and several ships were sunk or damaged. However, the Allies managed to mount a counterattack, and the battle ended in a stalemate.
The Battle of the Coral Sea was a significant turning point in the war in the Pacific. It was the first time that the Japanese had been defeated in a major naval battle. It also showed that the Allies were capable of fighting back against the Japanese.
The Battle of the Coral Sea had a number of important consequences. It prevented the Japanese from invading Port Moresby, New Guinea, which would have given them a base from which to threaten Australia. It also boosted the morale of the Allies, who had been reeling from a series of defeats.
The Battle of the Coral Sea is considered to be one of the most important naval battles of World War II. It marked the beginning of the end of Japanese dominance in the Pacific.
Key events in Chapter 10
* The Japanese attack the Allied fleet in the Coral Sea.
* The Allies are caught by surprise, and several ships are sunk or damaged.
* The Allies manage to mount a counterattack, and the battle ends in a stalemate.
* The Battle of the Coral Sea is a significant turning point in the war in the Pacific.