Four of the four Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk in a single day during World War II. The American victory at this point was seen by many as an important turning point in the war. But it turned out to be one of the most significant defeats for Japan and its allies, according to historian John MacIntosh.
Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal are three of the most famous battles of the Second World War. Together they will shift the momentum in the Pacific theater and usher in the era of modern naval and amphibious warfare.