Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In February 1942, the HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen of the Dutch Navy, found itself isolated following the battle of the java sea. Its only way out? To disguise itself as an island of course! In this video we look at perhaps the craziest escape plan of WW2. As the Abraham Crijnssen's crew manages to disguise the ship as an island in order to escape the Japanese Forces and make its way safely to Australia!
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In February 1942, the HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen of the Dutch Navy, found itself isolated following the battle of the java sea. Its only way out? To disguise itself as an island of course! In this video we look at perhaps the craziest escape plan of WW2. As the Abraham Crijnssen's crew manages to disguise the ship as an island in order to escape the Japanese Forces and make its way safely to Australia!
At Premier History we want to take you on a journey through time and grow your knowledge to see what it was actually like to be in some of the pivotal points in World History.
Make sure to leave a Like ๐ and a Comment ๐ down below or share this video with your friends.
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#PremierHistory #Crijnssen #WW2
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Follow Premier History on socials:
๐ฆ Twitter: twitter.com/HistoryPremier
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