Dutch East Indies campaign

December 8, 1941 – March 9, 1942

Result Japanese victory

Japanese forces invaded the Dutch East Indies to take its oil and other resources. The Allied forces surrendered in March 1942 after the defeat at the Battle of the Java Sea.

Battles 2

February 27, 1942
Battle of the Java Sea Japanese victory Java Sea Takeo Takagi
February 28 – March 12, 1942

Key commanders

American-British-Dutch-Australian Command 3

Empire of Japan 6