Battle of Coral Sea

The Battle of Coral Sea, fought from May 4 to May 8, 1942, during World War II, was a significant naval battle between the United States and Japan. It marked the first time in history that aircraft carriers engaged in direct combat without ships firing on each other. The battle took place near the coast of New Guinea and aimed to stop Japanese expansion in the Pacific. While it ended in a tactical draw, it was strategically important as it halted Japanese advances and boosted Allied morale, paving the way for future victories in the Pacific Theater.