Battle of Coral Sea (may 4, 1942 – may 8, 1942)
Description:
Marked the first air and sea battle. Allies intercepted the Japanese trying to gain control of the Coral Sea. Resulted in an allied victory. This was important because the U.S. was able to defeat Japan.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 4, 1942
may 8, 1942
~ 4 days