Answer to Question #332517 in History for lexi

Question

Although neither side won the Battle of Coral Sea, how did the Americans and Japanese benefit?

Answer 1

The Japanese sank more ships than the U.S. However, the battle was considered a victory for the Allies because the Japanese forces were not able to capture the locations they were hoping to occupy. As well, the Japanese carriers Shōkaku and Zuikaku were not able to fight in the Battle of Midway, which helped the U.S. to win there.