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This week in the War, 19–25 June 1944: The Battle of the Philippine Sea

This week in the war, the last of the great carrier-versus-carrier battle took place near the Mariana Islands, on 19 and 20 June 1944: The Battle of the Philippine Sea. The Japanese force under Vice-Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa included 5 fleet … Continue reading

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This week in the War, 4–10 May 1942: The Battle of the Coral Sea

This week in the war, on 7 and 8 May 1942, American and Japanese carrier forces traded airstrikes in the Battle of the Coral Sea. It was the first naval battle in history in which opposing fleets never exchanged fire … Continue reading

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