About this episode

The episode discusses the first carrier battle between American and Japanese forces and its implications for the SW Pacific and Australia.

Both the American and Japanese carrier groups launch air strikes at the other. The outcome will affect the SW Pacific and Australia’s security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ray Harris Jr

Topics covered

• carrier battle
• air strikes
• SW Pacific
• Australia's security
• World War II

Keywords

• carrier battle
• air strikes
• World War II
• American forces
• Japanese forces

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American, Japanese

Places: SW Pacific, Australia

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