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The Battle of Java Sea?

Discussion in 'The War at Sea' started by Varyag, Nov 17, 2006.

  1. Varyag

    Varyag New Member

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    Does anybody have a complete order of battle for this one?
     
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    Thanks!

    Did the Japanese only have two cruisers ( Nacho and Haguro)? And was it the same Japanese force that finished off Perth, Exeter and Houston on March 1?
     
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    Naka and Jintsu were light cruisers. The Japanese typically used their light cruisers as DD flotilla leaders.
    The Sunda Strait OoB is posted at Navweaps.
     
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    Thanks again. I found out that Exeter was scuttled on March 1 after being heavily damaged by the Nachi and the Haguro on her way to the Sunda Straits, which is why I thought it was the same force.
     
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    That's OK, I can learn Dutch. Just give me a few years. ;)

    Thanks for the links. :cool:
     
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    Vince O'Hara's a good guy. I just got my proof copy of his upcoming book, The US Navy against the Axis.
     

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