KnowraBattle of the Philippine SeaLinked fromLinked fromThe 14 pages that link to Battle of the Philippine Sea, each with the reason it gives.All 14Broader topic 5Related 6Compared with 3Chester W. NimitzBroader topic: The victory under Nimitz’s Pacific command weakened Japan’s ability to contest later invasions.Philippine SeaBroader topic: The battle took place over the sea and helped secure Allied control of the Mariana Islands.Central Pacific campaignBroader topic: The defeat weakened Japan’s ability to contest the U.S. advance from its carriers.Raymond A. SpruanceBroader topic: Spruance commanded the U.S. Fifth Fleet during this decisive defense of the Mariana Islands invasion.World War II in the PacificBroader topic: Its outcome further weakened Japan’s ability to contest Allied advances.