Battle of Coral Sea May 4 1942 - May 8 1942

5 May 1942 Battle of Coral Sea begins This was the first naval engagement fought by aircraft alone. Although neither side won a clear victory, the Japanese were forced to try and capture Port Moresby in a ground campaign, rather than by sea as they had hoped.
May 4 1942 - Battle of Coral Sea, first carrier vs. carrier battle, begins
May 7 1942 - Carrier aircraft sink Japanese carrier Shoho during Battle of Coral Sea
May 8 1942 - Battle of the Coral Sea ends with Japanese retiring from area