Key Figures
Japan/Axis Powers
Rear Admiral Shigeyoshi Inouye - Helped to escort Japanese troops
Admiral Takeo Takagi- In charge of a second naval group that was attacked by the U.S. carrier Yorktown |
United States/Allies
Admiral Chester Nimitz - Leader of the Western Allied fleet
Admiral Frank Fletcher - Task Force Commander of carriers |
Significance
The Battle of Coral Sea serves as a significant event because it led to aircraft playing a central role in war and the battle prevented the Japanese from invading Australia.