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Battle of the Philippine Sea

Battle of the Philippine Sea

7.3
A 1944 sea battle in World War II where the US Navy defeats the Japanese fleet
  • proper noun
translation icon : Batalla del Mar de Filipinas
  • The Battle of the Philippine Sea was a turning point in World War II.

Examples

  • In 1944, the Battle of the Philippine Sea ensured U.S. naval dominance in the Pacific.

  • The Battle of the Philippine Sea is sometimes referred to as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot' because of the heavy losses suffered by Japanese aircraft.

  • Historians often cite the Battle of the Philippine Sea as a turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II.

  • Did you know about the Battle of the Philippine Sea?

  • During World War II, the United States achieved a significant victory by winning the Battle of the Philippine Sea in 1944.

  • The Battle of the Philippine Sea was crucial in securing dominance in the Pacific Ocean for American forces.

  • In 1944, the Japanese fleet suffered a devastating defeat at the Battle of the Philippine Sea, impacting their naval capabilities.

Surface Forms

Battle of the Philippine Sea main

Morphology

battle + of + the + Philippine + sea

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'battle' + 'of' + 'the' + 'Philippine' + 'Sea' straightforwardly denotes a battle that took place in the Philippine Sea. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words will understand it refers to a naval engagement at that location, though they would not necessarily know the specific historical details or outcome.

Etymology

Battle of the Philippine Sea is the name of a huge sea battle in 1944 that took place in the ocean near the Philippines and the Marianas Islands. American pilots shot down so many Japanese planes that people called it the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot', so the name now reminds us of a clear U.S. victory that helped the United States take control in the Pacific.