Historical Events tagged with "sudaro"
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Military & Warfare
Sinking of Indonesian Navy's RI Macan Tutul
January 15th, 1962 63 years ago
The Indonesian Navy fast patrol boat RI Macan Tutul, commanded by Commodore Yos Sudarso, was sunk by the Dutch Navy in the Arafura Sea. This incident came amid rising tensions over the sovereignty of Netherlands New Guinea, reflecting the broader geopolitical struggles in Southeast Asia during the decolonization period. The sinking represented a significant military engagement in the Indo-Dutch conflict over the control of this territory.
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