What the records say
- When
- 28 Feb 1942 – 12 Mar 1942
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 7.31° S, 109.42° E
- Description
- 1942 A battle on the Pacific theatre of World War II
- War
- World War II
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Java (1942)
Battle in the Pacific theatre of World War II
The Battle of Java was a battle of the Pacific theatre of World War II. It occurred on the island of Java from 28 February – 12 March 1942. It involved forces from the Empire of Japan, which invaded on 28 February 1942, and Allied personnel. Allied commanders signed a formal surrender at Japanese headquarters at Bandung on 12 March.
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