TRUE/FALSE: One of the most important outcomes of the Battle of the Philippine Sea was that, in addition to sinking two aircraft carriers, the US shot down large numbers of Japanese planes. The loss of pilots was so significant that the battle is often called "the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot."

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The prompt presents a TRUE/FALSE statement about the Battle of the Philippine Sea and asks us to evaluate it.
Option 1: True. The claim asserts that one of the most important outcomes of the Battle of the Philippine Sea was the sinking of two Japanese aircraft carriers and, more notably, the large-scale destruction of Japanese planes and pilots, earning the nickname 'the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.' Historically, the battle featured a devastating loss ratio for Japan: numerous Japanese aircraft were shot down, and Japanese pilot losses were enormous, while American losses were comparatively light. This combination of extensive air superiority and carrier protection did contribute to a perception of a lopsided 'turkey shoot' during the engagement, making the statement align with common historical summaries of the battle.
Option 2: False. To assess this option, consider whether the battle is more accurately characterized by outcomes other than a dramatic fly-by of enemy aircraft. While it did involve the sinking of some Japanese carriers and a severe fighter/attack aircraft loss for Japan, the emphasis in widely cited histories is indeed on the overwhelming air superiority and the extensive Japanese aircrew losses, not a counterclaim that downplays these effects. Thus, labeling the overall outcome as not being characterized by large-scale Japanese aircraft destruction would be inconsistent with the established consensus about the battle’s air-to-air losses and the nickname associated with it.
In sum, the statement highlights both carrier losses and a decisive reduction in Japanese air capability, which is consistent with how historians describe the battle’s impact. If you weigh the emphasis on air superiority and pilot losses, the claim about the battle’s outcomes and the origin of the nickname aligns with mainstream interpretations. When evaluating the phrasing, note that the core idea—significant Japanese air losses and a perception of a lopsided air battle—fits the historical narrative associated with this engagement.

HISTORY 3570 SP2025 (35257) Week 12 Quiz

TRUE/FALSE: One of the most important outcomes of the Battle of the Philippine Sea was that, in addition to sinking two aircraft carriers, the US shot down large numbers of Japanese planes. The loss of pilots was so significant that the battle is often called "the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot."

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