Events tagged with "Netherlands Indies"

Historical Events tagged with "Netherlands Indies"

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Military & Warfare

Japanese Forces Launch Assault on Tarakan

January 11th, 1942 83 years ago

Japanese military forces attacked the island of Tarakan in Borneo, which was part of the Netherlands Indies, aiming to capture oil fields critical for wartime logistics. This strategic operation, part of the larger Pacific campaign, commenced with aerial bombardments followed by a naval invasion, overwhelming Dutch defenders. The assault was marked by fierce resistance and significant Japanese military mobilization.