World War II Today

World War II Today

Share this post

World War II Today
World War II Today
The bombardment of Sabang
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

The bombardment of Sabang

19th April 1945: Two years after the Japanese invasion the Allies are back in the Dutch East Indies with a show of force from their new found naval power

Apr 19, 2024
∙ Paid
2

Share this post

World War II Today
World War II Today
The bombardment of Sabang
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share
HMS VALIANT, battleship of the British Eastern Fleet, with FFS RICHELIEU astern. The photograph was taken from the battleship QUEEN ELIZABETH, flagship of Admiral Sir James Somerville, KCB, KBE, DSO in the Bay of Bengal during the action against the Japanese at Sabang.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to World War II Today to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Martin Cherrett
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More