110424: The Battle of the Java Sea
The Battle of the Java Sea was a decisive naval battle of the Pacific campaign of the Second World War. Allied navies suffered a disastrous defeat at the hand of the Imperial Japanese Navy on 27th February, 1942 and in secondary actions over successive days.
Details
- Record Type:
- Historical Event
- Date / From:
- 27 Feb 1942
- Type Of Event:
- Battle
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU