Second Battle of the Java Sea (1942 AD)

Second Battle of the Java Sea took place in 1942 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-03-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Commanders (A): Takeo Takagi, Ibō Takahashi
• Commanders (B): Oliver Gordon
• Casualties: approx. 1 destroyer damaged800 captured 1 heavy cruiser sunk 2 destroyers sunk
• Outcome: Japanese victory
• Coordinates: -5.000°, 110.000°

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