Battle of Makassar Strait

Pacific War
World War II Battles

The Battle of Makassar Strait, also called the Action of Madura Strait, was a naval battle in the Pacific theater of World War II. On 4 February 1942, an American-British-Dutch-Australian fleet under Rear Admiral Karel Doorman was seeking to intercept a Japanese invasion convoy believed to be bound for Surabaya. It was attacked by 36 Mitsubishi G4M1 and 24 Mitsubishi G3M2 medium bombers, forcing the fleet to retreat.

Date: 4 February 1942
Theater: Pacific theater of World War II
Outcome: ABDA fleet retreated

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Article: Battle of Makassar Strait (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q80264
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