Battle of Bali Strait
| Battle of Bali Strait | |||||||
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| Part of Indonesian National Revolution | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Indonesia | Netherlands | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Captain Markadi | Unknown | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Indonesian Navy | Royal Netherlands Navy | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2 small ships | 2 LCM | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Light |
4 killed LCM burned | ||||||
The Battle of Bali Strait (also referred to as the Banyuwangi-Bali Operation Strait) marked the first amphibious battle conducted by the Indonesian Navy in the Bali Strait. Fought on 5 April 1946, the engagement pitted the early Indonesian Navy against the much better equipped Dutch Royal Navy. The battle concluded with a significant victory for the Indonesian forces, cementing its place in the history of Indonesia's struggle for independence.