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The Battle of the Coral Sea was significant in World War II as it marked the first major naval battle fought entirely by aircraft carriers. It took place from May 4-8, 1942, between the United States and Japan in the Pacific theater. Although the battle was considered a tactical draw, it was a strategic victory for the Allies. The battle prevented the Japanese from invading Port Moresby in New Guinea, which would have given them a strategic advantage in the Pacific. Additionally, it halted the Japanese advance in the South Pacific and marked the first time that the Allies successfully countered Japanese expansion. The Battle of the Coral Sea also set the stage for the decisive Battle of Midway, which turned the tide of the war in the Pacific in favor of the Allies.