Battle of Java (1942)
February 28 – March 12, 1942 · Java
Result Japanese victory
Japanese forces landed on Java and defeated the remaining Dutch, British, American and Australian defenders within about two weeks. The conquest completed Japan's takeover of the Dutch East Indies.
American-British-Dutch-Australian Command
Empire of Japan
Strength and losses
- Strength
- 34,250
Netherlands Strength 25,000
United Kingdom Strength 5,500
Australia Strength 3,000 · Killed 36 · Wounded 60 · Captured 2,736
United States Strength 750 · Killed 825 · Captured 1,067