World War II - Battle of the Philippine Sea

Time: Monday Jun 19, 1944

Place: The Philippine Sea

Details: Imperial Japanese Navy received heavy defeat from the U.S. forces in The Philippine Sea battle. The battle took place on 19-20 June 1944.

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