The Battle of the Coral Sea, from 4 to 8 May 1942, was a major naval battle between the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval and air forces of the United States and Australia. Taking place in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, the battle is historically significant as the first action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other and the first in which the opposing ships neither sighted nor fired directly upon one another.
Preparations for the battle and an overview of the forces deployed in this battle.
The Battle of the Coral Sea, from 4 to 8 May 1942, was a major naval battle between the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval and air forces of the United States and Australia. Taking place in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, the battle is historically significant as the first action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other and the first in which the opposing ships neither sighted nor fired directly upon one another.
The beginning of the battle and the first clashes between the Japanese and American fleets.
The Battle of the Coral Sea, from 4 to 8 May 1942, was a major naval battle between the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval and air forces of the United States and Australia. Taking place in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, the battle is historically significant as the first action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other and the first in which the opposing ships neither sighted nor fired directly upon one another.
Battles of May 8 and the culmination of the battle.
A British naval air attack on the Italian battle fleet in Taranto harbour.
The first part of a four-part series.
A British naval air attack on the Italian battle fleet in Taranto harbour.
The second part of the four-part series.
A British naval air attack on the Italian battle fleet in Taranto harbour. Description of air raids of the first and second wave of aircraft.
The third part of a four-part series.
A British naval air attack on the Italian battle fleet in Taranto harbour - final part.
The fourth part of a four-part series.
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