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battle of the Bismarck Sea

battle of the Bismarck Sea

8.7
A sea fight in March 1943 in which Allied bombers destroy a group of Japanese ships in the Bismarck Sea
  • noun
translation icon : batalla del mar de Bismarck
  • The battle of the Bismarck Sea was crucial in demonstrating the effectiveness of Allied air power during World War II.

Examples

  • The battle of the Bismarck Sea marked a turning point in the Pacific campaign during World War II.

  • Historians often highlight the significance of the battle of the Bismarck Sea in reducing Japanese naval power.

  • A documentary examined strategies used by the Allies in the battle of the Bismarck Sea.

  • The battle of the Bismarck Sea was a significant victory for the Allies.

  • Did you read about the battle of the Bismarck Sea?

  • During the battle of the Bismarck Sea, Allied forces successfully targeted and sank several Japanese ships.

  • Many military analysts consider the battle of the Bismarck Sea as a key event that shifted the balance in the Pacific theater.

Synonyms

Bismarck Sea
vsbattle of the Bismarck Sea
7.7

A World War II battle near New Guinea where Allied planes sank a Japanese convoy

focuses on bombers being land based rather than geographic detail

Surface Forms

battle of the Bismarck Sea singular
battles of the Bismarck Sea plural

Morphology

battle + of + the + Bismarck + sea

The phrase literally names a battle located in the Bismarck Sea: 'battle' + 'of' + 'Bismarck' + 'sea' clearly indicates a military engagement at that place. While the exact historical details (date, belligerents, outcome) cannot be inferred from the words, a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it refers to a specific battle at that sea, so the composition is transparent.

Etymology

Battle of the Bismarck Sea The noun battle of the Bismarck Sea comes from a real World War II fight in March 1943 in the Bismarck Sea, when Allied land planes attacked and sank a Japanese group of ships. The strong image of planes hitting ships on the sea explains why the name now refers to that famous 'battle' and its important effect on the Pacific war.