Stille, Mark
Java Sea 1942 (Campaign)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472831613
- author:
- Stille, Mark
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.64 x 18.29 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Java Sea 1942: Japan's Conquest of the Netherlands East Indies By Mark Stille, Bloomsbury USA, 2019. In February 1942, the Japanese launched a decisive naval battle in the Java Sea, marking a significant turning point in their advance through Southeast Asia. The Allied forces, comprising Dutch, American, British, and Australian ships, assembled to defend the Netherlands East Indies (NEI). Despite being outnumbered, the Allies put up a valiant fight, engaging the Japanese invasion force over seven hours before finally breaking off. The battle was marked by intense surface combat, with the Allies suffering heavy losses. In the end, only four remaining cruisers and two destroyers managed to escape, while five more ships were sunk in the following days. The loss of Allied naval power had a profound impact on the course of the Pacific War, allowing Japan to consolidate its control over Southeast Asia. This illustrated book tells the full story of the Java Sea battle, explaining how the Japanese achieved their victory and exploring the significant consequences for the war's outcome.
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