Modern era · 1942
Battle of Ambon
The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on Ambon Island in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), as part of the Japanese offensive on the Dutch colony during World War II. In the face of a combined defense by Dutch and Australian troops, Japanese forces conquered the island and its strategic airfield in several days.
- When
- 30 Jan 1942 – 3 Feb 1942
- Where
- Ambon Island
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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