Here are the facts...
The Goal: The Japanese Admiral Yamamoto attempted to draw out the American fleet (specifically the aircraft carriers) and destroy them in a crushing battle. Since they had failed to destroy so said aircraft carriers when they attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, the year before.
Those Involved: Japanese on one side, the Americans on the other.
The Commanders: Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto led the Japanese forces, Admiral Chester Nimitz led led the American forces.
Date(s): June 4th, 1942 - June 7th, 1942.
The Result: Americans come out victorious over Japan, and the Japanese fleet is left in ruins, while the American is much intact.
Casualties: Americans had 340 killed, lost 2 aircraft carriers, and 145 aircraft. On the other side, the Japanese had 3,057 killed, lost 4 aircraft carriers, a heavy cruiser, and 228 aircraft.
