(The Battle of the Java Sea)

Content: The Northern coast of Java was the setting for a dramatic battle at sea on the 27 February 1942. A fleet of battleships from the USA, Australia, Britain, and the Netherlands, led by the legendary Dutch rear admiral Karel Doorman, made a vain attempt to hold back the Japanese offensive against the Dutch East Indies. Almost the entire Allied fleet was sunk within a few hours, while the Japanese escaped virtually unscathed. More than two thousand men lost their lives in the battle of the Java Sea and it's aftermath.

Countries:

Netherlands

Genres:

Documentary,

War

Runtime:

138 minutes

Year:

1996

Directors:

Niek Koppen

Production companies:

Odisséia,

AVRO Television

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