Battle of Badung Strait (1942 AD)
Battle of Badung Strait (Netherlands vs Side B) took place in 1942 AD during Pacific War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1942 AD
- Date: 1942-02-20
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Pacific War
- Side A: Netherlands
- Commanders (A): Karel Doorman
- Commanders (B): Kyuji Kubo
- Casualties: approx. 1 cruiser damaged
1 destroyer sunk
1 destroyer damaged and
— later scuttled —25 killed
83 wounded
3 destroyers damaged
1 transport damaged|
- Outcome: Japanese victory
- Coordinates: -8.631°, 115.388°
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