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Pacific Battles: Battle of Coral Sea
One of the first naval battles fought in the Pacific during World War II. The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought from May 4 – 8 1942. It was a major naval battle fought between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the United States and Australia. In the end the battle was a draw, but two things made it an important battle. It stopped the Japanese from invading Port Moresby and threatening Australia. It was also the first sea battle in history when neither opposing sides' ships sighted or attacked. -
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Pacific Battles: Battle of Coral Sea
