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Battle of Coral Sea
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The Battle of Coral Sea
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Who?
Who was Involved?
The battle was between the Imperial Japan Navy and joint/allied America and Australia air force and Navy.
Rear Admiral John Crace, RN
Australian/American Generals Involved:
Frank J. Fletcher
Aubrey Fitch
Thomas C. Kinkaid
George Brett
Douglas MacArthur
John Crace
Japanese Generals Involved:
Shigeyoshi Inoue
Takeo Takagi
Chūichi Hara
Aritomo Gotō
Kiyohide Shima
Sadamichi Kajioka
Kōsō Abe
Kuninori Marumo
What?
Japan wanted to use the Coral Sea for island planes and sea bases. To stop Japan's expansion into the pacific ocean and to limit their control. The battle also took place to try and challenge Japan’s forces with relatively equal force. It ended because the weakened Japanese troops were met with a stronger ally. Causing them to lose the battle.
What?
When?
According to multiple sources, the battle only lasted a short time. Some sources say the entirety of the battle lasted from May 7th-8th, while other say Japan's attacks started on April 29th-May 4th and the US/Australia retaliated on May 7th-8th.
When?
Why is this Battle Important?
This battle signifies one of the first times Japan had been unsuccessful in a large operation, and it is known as the battle that saved Australia, as it stopped Japanese invasion of Port Moresby. It stunted Japans expansion east.
Why?
A Japanese Zero Fighter
Where did the Battle Take Place?
The battle took place off the north-east coast of Australia, eastward from New Guinea, and the Coral Sea.
Where?
Weapons
Weapons
Japanese
- Nakajima B5N – “Kate”
- Aichi D3A – “Val”
- Mitsubishi A6M Zero – “Zeke”
US and Australia
- Douglas TBD Devastator
- Douglas SBD Dauntless
- 4F Wildcat
Citations
Citations
“Battle of the Coral Sea.” NHHC, https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1942/battle-of-coral-sea.html. Accessed 2 Mar. 2022.
Navy, Royal Australian. “Battle of the Coral Sea | Royal Australian Navy.” Royal Australian Navy | Serving Australia with Pride, https://www.navy.gov.au/history/feature-histories/battle-coral-sea. Accessed 2 Mar. 2022.
“The Battle of the Coral Sea - ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee.” ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee, https://anzacday.org.au/ww2-the-battle-of-the-coral-sea. Accessed 2 Mar. 2022.
“Why We Should Remember the Battle of the Coral Sea | The Strategist.” The Strategist, https://www.facebook.com/ASPI.org, 1 May 2017, https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/remember-battle-coral-sea/.
Hutchison, Harold C. “Here’s a Rundown of the Main Weapons at the Battle of the Coral Sea.” We Are The Mighty, 28 Apr. 2021, https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/main-weapons-at-battle-of-the-coral-sea/.