Battle of the Coral Sea (1942 AD)

Battle of the Coral Sea took place in 1942 AD during New Guinea campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-05-08
Era: Modern
Conflict: New Guinea campaign
Commanders (A): Frank J. Fletcher, Aubrey Fitch, Douglas MacArthur, John Crace
Commanders (B): Shigeyoshi Inoue, Takeo Takagi, Chūichi Hara, Aritomo Gotō
Casualties: approx. 1 fleet carrier sunk, 1 destroyer sunk, 1 oiler sunk, 1 fleet carrier damaged, 69 aircraft destroyed. 715 killed1 light carrier sunk, 1 destroyer sunk, 3 minesweepers sunk, 1 fleet carrier damaged, 1 destroyer damaged, 1 smaller warship damaged, 1 transport damaged, 69–97 aircraft destroyed. 966 killed
Outcome: See Significance
Coordinates: -16.267°, 162.333°