Battle of the Philippine Sea (jun 19, 1944 – jun 20, 1944)
Description:
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.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 19, 1944
jun 20, 1944
~ 24 hours