When did the Battle of the Philippine Sea take place?
Q: When did the Battle of the Philippine Sea take place?
A: The battle took place on June 19 and 20, 1944.
Q: Who were the opposing forces in the battle?
A: The opposing forces in the battle were the navy of the United States and the navy of Japan.
Q: How many aircraft carriers did the Japanese Navy lose in the battle?
A: The Japanese Navy lost three aircraft carriers in the battle.
Q: How many aircraft did the Japanese Navy lose in the battle?
A: The Japanese Navy lost some 600 aircraft in the battle.
Q: Why did the Japanese Navy suffer a great defeat in the battle?
A: The Japanese Navy suffered a great defeat in the battle because their airplanes were getting old and their pilots had little training, compared to the more modern and better trained American forces.
Q: What was the outcome of the battle?
A: The outcome of the battle was a great defeat for the Japanese Navy and their almost complete destruction.
Q: What did the victory for Allied forces in the Battle of the Philippine Sea open the door for?
A: The victory for Allied forces in the Battle of the Philippine Sea opened the door for the invasion of Iwo Jima.
