The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought from May 4 to 8, 1942, was a pivotal naval engagement between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Allied forces of the United States and Australia. This historic battle marked the first time aircraft carriers engaged each other, with planes launched from these carriers playing a central role. The Allies achieved a strategic victory by halting Japan's plan to capture Port Moresby in New Guinea, thereby protecting Australia from direct threat. Despite significant losses on both sides, the Battle of the Coral Sea was a turning point in naval warfare and paved the way for the decisive Battle of Midway a month later.
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