Historical Events tagged with "ambon"
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Japanese Invasion of Ambon and POW Executions
Japanese forces invaded Ambon in the Dutch East Indies, capturing Allied troops. Following a swift surrender, approximately 300 of these captured soldiers were executed. Only about one-quarter of the remaining prisoners of war (POWs) survived until the end of the conflict. This marked a significant event in the broader context of World War II's Pacific Theater.
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A massive earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Ambon, leading to a catastrophic megatsunami reaching a height of 100 meters (330 feet). This natural disaster resulted in the drowning of over 2,300 people and caused widespread destruction across the island. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami highlighted the seismic vulnerability of coastal regions in Indonesia, underscoring the powerful forces of nature that can lead to such devastating impacts.
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