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Battle of Sunda Strait, Java, 28th February-1st March 1942: 50th anniversary

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Following the Battle of the Java Sea, USS Houston (CA-30) and the Australian cruiser, HMAS Perth, were traveling from Tanjong Priok, Batavia, to Tjiltjap, Java, when they encountered Japanese vessels and transports.  Engaged in a fierce overnight battle, both Houston and Perth were sunk by the enemy, and the survivors were taken as prisoners of war.

pp. 68 illusts #0721

Additional Information

Number of pages68
PublisherHMAS Perth Survivors Association, Perth
Year Published1992
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Fine

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