Battle of the Philippine Sea (19 jun 1944 año – 20 jun 1944 año)
Descripción:
Japan attacks Allied forces who have advanced in the Pacific Theater to the Marianas Islands in the war's largest aircraft carrier battle. Prepared for the strike, the United States launches a stunning counter-attack, and the battle is later called the "Marianas Turkey Shoot" due to minimal U.S. casualties and the Japanese losing some 600 aircraft, two oilers and three carriers.
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fecha:
19 jun 1944 año
20 jun 1944 año
~ 24 hours