This 1940s Quiz Will Leave You Wondering How You Passed History Class

Culture May 19, 2024

This fight was the first of its kind where aircraft carriers engaged each other.

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Retry Correct Incorrect The Battle of the Coral Sea took place between Japan, Australia, and the United States from May 4 to 8 in 1942. The devastating water war left over 1,500 soldiers dead, and over 150 aircraft destroyed.
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This fight was the first of its kind where aircraft carriers engaged each other.

  • The Battle of the Coast, 1942
  • The Battle of the Coral Sea, 1942
  • The Battle of Midway, 1942
  • The Battle of the Reef, 1942
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