WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE PACIFIC OCEAN THEATER OF WWII
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Question
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The Battle of Coral Sea was significant because ____
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It was the first time Allied forces had stopped a Japanese advance
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It represented the first time that Allied naval strength exceeded Japanese naval strength
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It was the first time that the Allies fought a land, sea, and air battle
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It represented the first major Allied defeat in the Pacific
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The battle was significant for two main reasons: it was the first time in World War 2 that the Japanese experienced failure in a major operation; and. the battle stopped the Japanese sea-borne invasion of Port Moresby.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although the battle was a tactical victory for the Japanese in terms of ships sunk, it has been described as a strategic victory for the Allies. The battle marked the first time since the start of the war that a major Japanese advance had been turned back.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of the Coral Sea was the first time since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that the enemy’s seemingly relentless advance into the Pacific was checked.
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