Post by flakstruk on Aug 20, 2022 9:59:28 GMT
Commands:
HNLMS Prins van Oranje (minelayer)
HNLMS Witte de With (dd)
HNLMS Evertsen (dd)
HNLMS Sumatra (cruiser)
HNLMS Java (cruiser)
Naval Aviation, East Indies
East Indies Squadron
ABDA Combined Striking Force
Noted traits,
Former aviator, injured in crash ended this
Promoted to commander of dutch east indies force 1940
Inherited command of the abda (naval) strike force after singapore was captured by japan.
Fought and was defeated in 3 battles by superior japanese forces;
Battle of makassar straight - cruiser/destroyer force repulsed by japanese airstrikes. Determined lack of fighter cover precluded an attack
Battle of bandung straight - response to japanese invasion of bali. Short notice, independent cruiser/destroyer forces engaged and repulsed by ijn
Battle of Java sea- admiral doorman went down with the de ruyter. Largest naval battle since jutland.
Fundamentally, doormans forces were outclassed, outnumbered and out manouvered. Doormans actions and orders were competent within these limitations.
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Karel Doorman - Commander - 1939
(REQUIRED)Commander: This unit in the deployment phase. If that submarine is destroyed or removed from the map, this unit is removed from play.
Ability 1
Ability 2
HNLMS Prins van Oranje (minelayer)
HNLMS Witte de With (dd)
HNLMS Evertsen (dd)
HNLMS Sumatra (cruiser)
HNLMS Java (cruiser)
Naval Aviation, East Indies
East Indies Squadron
ABDA Combined Striking Force
Noted traits,
Former aviator, injured in crash ended this
Promoted to commander of dutch east indies force 1940
Inherited command of the abda (naval) strike force after singapore was captured by japan.
Fought and was defeated in 3 battles by superior japanese forces;
Battle of makassar straight - cruiser/destroyer force repulsed by japanese airstrikes. Determined lack of fighter cover precluded an attack
Battle of bandung straight - response to japanese invasion of bali. Short notice, independent cruiser/destroyer forces engaged and repulsed by ijn
Battle of Java sea- admiral doorman went down with the de ruyter. Largest naval battle since jutland.
Fundamentally, doormans forces were outclassed, outnumbered and out manouvered. Doormans actions and orders were competent within these limitations.
-------
Karel Doorman - Commander - 1939
(REQUIRED)Commander: This unit in the deployment phase. If that submarine is destroyed or removed from the map, this unit is removed from play.
Ability 1
Ability 2
