Japanese Operational Art in the Battle of Coral Sea.

Abstract

The Battle of Coral Sea is known primarily as the first major sea-battle in which opposing ships never sighted each other because all actions were by aircraft. But a study of Japanese operational planning for the battle and subsequent decisionmaking during the battle yields lessons applicable to future operational planners and commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299812

Entities

People

  • Jonathan E. Will

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Battle Damage Assessment
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Damage
  • Damage Assessment
  • Islands
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Planning
  • Military Operations
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • New Guinea
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Ships
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies