Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
The Battle of the Philippine Sea (June 19–20, 1944) was a major naval battle of World War II that eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy’s ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. It took place during the United States’ amphibious invasion of the Mariana … The aerial part of the battle was nicknamed the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
Result: Decisive American victory Date: June 19–20, 1944
Location: The Philippine Sea