Allies/US Casualties
The US lost one carrier, one tanker, one destroyer and a total of 66 planes. The Japanese destroyed the Lexington and the York. The total personnel casualties totaled at 543.
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Axis/Japanese Casualties
The Japanese lost one carrier to sinking, another carrier with most of their planes, and another carrier which was put out of action.
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Outcome
The Battle of Coral Sea was a draw between the US and the Japanese. Tactically, the Japanese won but strategically it was an American victory.