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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