In those instances where views cannot be reconciled, extracts from the conflicting evidence are reprinted. In general, Combat Narratives represent a reasoned interpretation of these discrepancies. As a result, the reports of commanding officers may differ although they participated in the same action and shared a common purpose. It should be remembered also that the observations of men in battle are sometimes at variance. In perusing these narratives, the reader should bear in mind that while they recount in considerable detail the engagements in which our forces participated, certain underlying aspects of these operations must be kept in a secret category until after the end of the war. This material has been collated and presented in chronological order. The data on which these studies are based are those official documents which are suitable for a confidential publication. Material printed herein is Confidential and should be guarded (1) in circulation and custody of the Narratives and (2) in avoiding discussion of their contents with or within the hearing of any others than commissioned or warrant officers.Ĭombat Narratives have been prepared by the Publication Section of the Combat Intelligence Branch of the Office of Naval Intelligence for the information of the officers of the United States Navy.
They are based upon official documents and contain not only an account of the several actions but also a series of charts and illustrations which should assist the understanding of these events. Publication Section, Combat Intelligence BranchĬombat Narratives are a series of studies of United States naval operations of the current war for the information of officers.
Combat Narratives The Battle of the Coral Sea
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