Battle of Ambon (1942 AD)

Battle of Ambon (Netherlands vs Side B) took place in 1942 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-02-03
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Side A: Netherlands
Commanders (A): Joseph Kapitz, William Scott
Commanders (B): Takeo Takagi, Takeo Itō
Casualties: approx. 340 killed 2,182 captured 309 executed95 killed 185 wounded 1 minesweeper sunk 2 minesweepers damaged
Outcome: Japanese victory
Coordinates: -3.709°, 128.092°