Karel Doorman — Karel Willem Frederik Marie Doorman (April 23, 1889, Utrecht ndash; February 28, 1942, Java Sea) was a Schout bij nacht (the Dutch equivalent of a Rear Admiral) during World War II.He was originally a naval aviator in the Royal Netherlands Navy… … Wikipedia
Doorman — A doorman, also known as doorkeeper, is someone who is posted at, and often guards, a door, or by extension another entrance (specific similar terms exist, e.g. Gatekeeper, Hall porter) Specific uses include: Doorman (profession) Bouncer… … Wikipedia
Doorman, Karel (Willem Frederik Marie) — ▪ Dutch admiral born April 23, 1889, Utrecht, Neth. died February 27, 1942, Java Sea Dutch rear admiral who commanded a combined American, British, Dutch, and Australian naval force against a Japanese invasion fleet in the Java Sea during… … Universalium
HNLMS Karel Doorman — Three ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy have been named Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman after Admiral Karel Doorman:* The first Karel Doorman (QH1), originally escort carrier HMS Nairana , was the Netherlands first aircraft carrier. * The second Karel… … Wikipedia
United States Asiatic Fleet — Admiral Frank B. Upham and staff officers, ca. 1935 The United States Asiatic Fleet was part of the U.S. Navy. Preceding the World War II era, until 1942, the fleet protected the Philippines. Originally the Asiatic Squadron, it was upgraded to… … Wikipedia
Seeschlacht in der Sunda-Straße — Schlacht in der Javasee Teil von: Zweiter Weltkrieg, Pazifikkrieg Karte der Javasee … Deutsch Wikipedia
Invasion of Sumatra (1942) — Part of World War II, Pacific War Date 14 February –28 March 1942 Location Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies … Wikipedia
Battle of Makassar Strait — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Makassar Strait caption=USS Marblehead in February 1942, showing bomb damage received in the battle partof=World War II, Pacific War date=4 February 1942 place=Bali Sea, Dutch East Indies… … Wikipedia
F930 Leopold I — The F930 Leopold I is a Karel Doorman class frigate of the Naval Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Prior to March 29, 2007, the ship was known as the HNLMS Karel Doorman (F827). It is one of the two frigates of this class that was purchased… … Wikipedia
Battle of the Java Sea — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of the Java Sea caption= Bombs from Japanese aircraft falling near the Dutch cruiser Java during the battle. partof=World War II, Pacific War date=February 27, 1942 place=Java Sea result=Decisive Japanese … Wikipedia
