Answer:
It was the first pure carrier-versus-carrier battle, as the ships from each side never actually sighted or engaged each other.
Explanation:
The Battle of Coral Sea was fought in 1942 as part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II between the Empire of Japan versus the United States and Australia. It was particularly significant since this was the first battle in history where aircraft carriers saw action, the main role was played by the planes launched from the carriers deployed at sea. The result was also an important one for the Allies, although technically a draw, the Allies won tactically stopping the Japanese advance through the Pacific.