Hatsuharu, the second Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer of the name, was the lead ship of six Hatsuharu-class destroyers built under the Circle One Program. Three were laid down in JFY 1931 and the nex
Hatsuharu in 1934, after modifications to improve stability.
Battle of the Java Sea
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The Battle of the Java Sea was a decisive naval battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II.
The Japanese cruiser Haguro pictured after the battle
HNLMS De Ruyter at anchor in the bay at Oosthaven shortly before the battle, Admiral Doorman's flagship
The light cruiser HNLMS Java at anchor, 5 February 1942
HMS Exeter anchored off Sumatra in preparation for the battle