Coral Sea, May 1942

  • May 3, 1942

    Forces of the Imperial Japanese army land at Tulagi of the Solomons island group and establish a base of operations.
  • MAY 4, 1942

    The Japanese invasion force leaves Rabaul, New Britain, heading to Port Moresby, New Guinea.

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