Which battle is notable for Japan losing four aircraft carriers?

The Battle of Midway, which occurred in June 1942, is particularly significant because it resulted in the loss of four Japanese aircraft carriers—Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu. This battle was a crucial turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The Japanese fleet attempted to lure American forces into a trap, but U.S. intelligence had deciphered Japanese codes and was aware of their plans. This allowed American forces to prepare an ambush, leading to a devastating defeat for Japan. The destruction of these carriers greatly weakened the Japanese naval capabilities and shifted the momentum of the war in favor of the Allies.

In contrast, the other battles listed do not have this same characteristic of a major carrier loss for Japan: the Battle of the Atlantic primarily involved naval engagements between the Allies and German U-boats; the Battle of Coral Sea marked the first air-sea battle in history and did involve carrier losses, but not at the scale of Midway; and the Battle of Tarawa, while significant in the Pacific campaign, did not involve the loss of Japanese carriers.