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Definition of Battle of the coral sea
1. Noun. A Japanese defeat in World War II (May 1942); the first naval battle fought entirely by planes based on aircraft carriers.
Generic synonyms: Naval Battle
Group relationships: Second World War, World War 2, World War Ii
Geographical relationships: Coral Sea
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battle Of The Coral Sea
Literary usage of Battle of the coral sea
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. General Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific War by George C. Kenney (1997)
"Between May 4 and 8, the Battle of the Coral Sea gave the Allies their first
chance to take a real breath. Air reconnaissance had spotted the Japanese ..."
2. Across the Reef: The Amphibious Tracked Vehicle at War by Victor J. Croizat (2001)
"Finally, on 7 May, they met and the Battle of the Coral Sea was on. In a series
of actions involving only carrier aircraft, the Americans lost the Lexington ..."
3. High Road to Tokyo Bay: The AAF in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater by Daniel Haulman (1993)
"Two significant naval battles helped stop the seemingly relentless Japanese advance.
The Battle of the Coral Sea on May 7- 8, 1942, was the first battle in ..."
4. American Airpower Comes of Age: General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold's World War II by General Henry H. Arnold, John W. Huston (2001)
"After the battle of the Coral Sea, plans were underway to reinforce the air units
on Fiji and New Caledonia.58 Oftentimes, these requests were accompanied ..."
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