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What is the Battle of the Coral Sea significant for in Australian history?
- A naval battle in World War I
- A conflict with Indonesia over fishing rights
- A 1942 World War II battle where Australia and the US stopped the Japanese advance towards Australia
Why this is the correct answer
During the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942, Australian and American naval and air forces stopped a Japanese fleet advancing toward Australia. It was the first major Allied victory against Japan in the Pacific and prevented a potential invasion of the Australian mainland. This battle is of great significance to Australian wartime history.