Battle of Coral Sea, May 1942 (23904710992).

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1561 x 1281 px | 26.4 x 21.7 cm | 10.4 x 8.5 inches | 150dpi

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7 February 2014

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Battle of Coral Sea, May 1942 (23904710992).

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