L9 turning points in ww2 battle of coral sea and midway

Question 1

Japanese objectives at battle of coral sea

Answer 1

strengthen defensive position in pacific and cut supply routes between aus and usa
also denied allies bases for counterattacks

Question 2

Outcomes of battle of the coral sea

Answer 2

Japanese sunk uss lexington and damaged uss yorktown
americans sunk shoho and a japanese destroyer
increased US morale; considered most important battle for australia

Question 3

Japanese objectives at midway

Answer 3

eliminate threat of american carriers and capture outpost close to pearl harbour

Question 4

outcomes of the battle of midway

Answer 4

americans sunk all 4 of japanese carriers (akiagi,kaga,soryu,hiryu)
uss yorktown is hit by a Japanese submarine and sinks 3 days later; japanese abandon operation