World War Two

Season 4 Episode 19: Week 141 - Carrier vs. Carrier - The Battle of Coral Sea - WW2 - May 9, 1942

This week sees a major clash between the naval forces of the Japanese and the Allies. Both sides take big damage, though on the tactical level it is a victory for the Japanese. Operationally, however, they must postpone their attacks towards Port Moresby. They are busy making plans all the while, though, for their upcoming attack against Midway Atoll in the Central Pacific. They also finally have success ending an offensive this week with the conquest of the Philippines when Corregidor falls. Japan's ally Germany begins an offensive of their own this week on the Kerch Peninsula. The Allies, for their part, launch an offensive of their own this week against Vichy French-held Madagascar, and they take the main port, Diego Suarez.

Genre:

Documentary , War & Politics

Seasons:

9

Episodes:

381

Actor:

Indy Neidell

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2018

IMDb:

8.0