In 1942, the Japanese surged through the Dutch East Indies, conquering territory at an incredible pace. By February, Japanese troop convoys advanced towards Java, as they were met by a small Allied fleet under Dutch Rear Admiral Karel Doorman. The Battle of the Java Sea was the Allies' last stand in the East Indies.

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