On this date 76 years ago the Battle of the Coral Sea was underway. Naval History & Heritage Command explains how the enemy's advance in the Pacific was halted for the first time since the attack on Pearl Harbor with the first air-sea fight in history. #NavyHeritage | U.S. Pacific Fleet

10K views · 274 reactions | 1942 #OnThisDay During the Battle of the Coral Sea, opposing Japanese and US carrier groups locate each other and engage in the first carrier-versus-carrier battle #HeroesMakeHistory | American Heroes Channel | Facebook

On this Throwback Thursday, we’re going back to 1942 for the Battle of the Coral Sea. Watch as Naval History & Heritage Command explains how it was the first time since the attack on Pearl Harbor that Japan’s seemingly relentless advance into the Pacific was checked. | U.S. Navy

Which battle marked the turning point of World War II in the Pacific? a. Battle of Midway b. Battle of Iwo Jima c. Battle of the Coral Sea d. Battle of Leyte Gulf #WorldWarII #factsyoudidntknow #facts #funfacts #interestingfacts #history #generalknowledge #science #sciencefacts | Learn English