The battle lasted for five days in may 1942. for the first time in naval history, ships engaged in a naval battle never even saw each other. attacks were carried out by planes launched from aircraft carriers, or ships that transport aircraft and accommodate the take-off and landing of airplanes. the allies prevented japan from seizing several important islands. more importantly, the americans sank one japanese aircraft carrier and several cruisers and destroyers. using information in the above quotation, answer the question below. which military action is described in the text above?