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Battle of the Philippine Sea
1944 • Westpazifik Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
Largest carrier battle; destruction of IJN aviation.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive US victory.
US Navy / Merchant
- Commander: Raymond Spruance
- Strength: 15 Träger
- Casualties: 123
Japanese Navy
- Commander: Jisaburō Ozawa
- Strength: 9 Träger
- Casualties: 2987
Strategic Context
Japanese attempt to stop the invasion of Saipan.
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