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Battle of the Coral Sea: Strategic Victory for the Allies

The Battle of the Coral Sea was a naval battle fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II in May 1942. It was a significant confrontation between the United States and its allies against the Imperial Japanese Navy.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
Battle of the Coral Sea
The Japanese aircraft carrier Shoho was sunk by U.S. aircraft. (Image: Naval History and Heritage Command)

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