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This ultimately led to the final surrender of the axis forces, and the end to World War II.

Thus, the Battle of the Coral Sea served as a turning point in World War II, serving as a precursor for subsequent victories. With these significant components out of the war, the allied forces obtained a weapons advantage and were able to establish victory in the ensuing battles, primarily in the Battle of Midway. Although the allied forces incurred heavy losses, two critical components of the Imperial Japanese fleet, the Shokaku, and Zuikaku aircraft carriers were compromised. The Battle of the Coral sea changed the tide of the war, completely. This event caused the Generals of each nation to adapt their strategies and tactics to the demands of heavy artillery naval warfare. The Battle of the Coral Sea was the first of its kind, as aircraft carriers engaged against one other, for the first time in history, without direct fire on opposing vessels. The Battle of the Coral Sea, waged by the axis force of Japan against the allied forces of the United States and Australia, was an extremely significant event in both World War II and Modern warfare as we know it today. Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her name, the country of issue, legal tender value and metal weight, type and purity.Reverse: Features a depiction of a navy vessel prepared for battle with the Southern Cross, representing Australia, on the ship's left and a partial American flag to its right along with the inscriptions "BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA" and "WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45".Ships individually in a protective coin sleeve.Fortify your holdings with the addition of a few of these 1/2 oz 2015 Battle of the Coral Sea Silver Coins today!Įach of the coins maintains a similar, but not always identical, design on both the obverse and reverse. The Battle of the Coral Sea is arguably one of the most pivotal battles in history and is etched in remarkable detail on this 999 pure silver coin.