Invasion of Sumatra

Quando

14 de fev. de 1942 – 28 de mar. de 1942

Tipo

Operação militar

Coordenadas

0.30° S, 101.27° E

Description

part of the Pacific War in South-East Asia during World War II

Posicionado na área, não em um local exato.

1942 Japanese invasion during World War II

The Invasion of Sumatra was the assault by Imperial Japanese forces on the Dutch East Indies that took place from 14 February to 28 March 1942. The invasion was part of the Pacific War in South-East Asia during World War II and led to the capture of the island. The invasion of Sumatra was planned to occur prior to the invasion of Java to destroy the west flank of the Allies and to give access to Java.

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