This Date in Naval History: Battle of the Coral Sea - 7 & 8 May
Sixty-seven years ago...
Day 1 - "Scratch One Flattop!":
The first day of the carrier battle of Coral Sea, 7 May 1942, saw the Americans searching for carriers they knew were present and the Japanese looking for ones they feared might be in the area. (more at NHHC)
. . . Japanese struck the American carriers shortly after Eleven, and, in a fast and violent action, scored with torpedoes on Lexington and with bombs on both carriers... rest of the story here and here
Midway awaits...
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