Shokaku under attack at Coral Sea, 8 May 1942

Shokaku under attack at Coral Sea, 8 May 1942
This picture shows the Japanese carrier Shokaku under attack on 8 May 1942, during the battle of the Coral Sea. The picture was taken from a Douglas TBD Devastator from the USS Yorktown. The Shokaku was damaged during the battle, and as a result missed the battle of Midway.
How to cite this article: Rickard, J (2 November 2016), Shokaku under attack at Coral Sea, 8 May 1942 , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_shokaku_coral_sea.html

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