Battle of Java
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Was the Japanese invasion of the island of Java, at the time part of the Dutch East Indies.
Chronology
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March 1942: Buitenzorg was occupied by Japan.
March 1942: The Japanese advanced rapidly and overcame all Dutch army defence found in Blora, Soerakarta, Bojolali, Djokjakarta, Magelang, Salatiga, Ambarawa and Poerworedjo.
March 1942: Battle of Leuwiliang.
March 1942: Keboemen and Purwokerto, north of Tjilatjap were captured by the Japanese. The Yamamoto Unit fanned out along the beach and mounted a two-pronged attack, entering Tjilatjap.
March 1942: The Japanese complete the conquest of Java and thereby gain control of the entire Durch East Indies.
March 1942: The Japanese Kitamura Unit occupied Bodjonegoro.
March 1942: The Japanese Nasu Detachment pursued the Dutch through Tjiandjoer and (Tjimahi), entering the city.
March 1942: Colonel Toshishige Shoji surrendered at the Isola Hotel in Lembang.
March 1942: The Japanese Tanaka Unit occupied Tjepoe on 2 March.
Selected Sources
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 28
