-American force virtually destroyed Japanese navy and emerged victorious.
-America lost 3,500 soldiers during the battle
-Japanese lost 4 carriers, 3 battleships, 10 cruisers.
-55,000 Japanese soldiers were killed during campaign.
-US navy had control of the pacific and further Allied landings in the region were likely to be successful
-America lost 3,500 soldiers during the battle
-Japanese lost 4 carriers, 3 battleships, 10 cruisers.
-55,000 Japanese soldiers were killed during campaign.
-US navy had control of the pacific and further Allied landings in the region were likely to be successful