The Battle of the Coral Sea, a battle from May 4 to May 8, 1942I, was a significant moment in Pacific naval warfare. Imagine this: powerful aircraft carriers, led by Japanese ships, squared off against American and Australian forces. It was a high-stakes battle that prevented Japan from taking Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.
In the chaos, the Allies sank a Japanese carrier and damaged others. But there was a cost - they lost an American carrier named USS Lexington. This battle highlighted the importance of carrier-based combat and honors the partnership between Australian and American naval forces during World War II.
