The Marianas Turkey Shoot: how the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the largest carrier-to-carrier conflict ever, would become a decisive American victory; June 19-20, 1944. | The Weapon Hunter

The Marianas Turkey Shoot, fought in June 1944 during World War II, was a decisive naval battle between the United States and Japan near the Marianas Islands. The U.S. Navy, using superior radar and tactics, decimated Japan's naval air forces, shooting down over 400 aircraft. This overwhelming victory crippled Japan's ability to defend its Pacific holdings, marking a turning point in the Pacific War. The battle paved the way for U.S. forces to advance toward Japan's home islands. #MarianasTurkey