Background
A major naval battle between the IJN and naval/air forces from the US and Australia to prevent the Japanese invasion of Port Moresby.
Naval Forces
Allies: 2 fleet carriers, 9 cruisers. Japan: 2 fleet carriers, 1 light carrier, 9 cruisers.
Historical Significance
The first naval battle in history in which the participating ships never sighted or fired directly upon each other.