Battle of Timor (1942 AD)

Battle of Timor (Allies: vs Black Columns & Javanese volunteers) took place in 1942 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-02-19
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Side A: Allies:
• Side B: Black Columns, Javanese volunteers
• Commanders (A): William Leggatt, William Veale, Alexander Spence, Bernard Callinan, Douglas MacArthur
• Commanders (B): Sadashichi Doi, Yuitsu Tsuchihashi
• Casualties: approx. Netherlands: ~300 dead Australia: 151 dead Portuguese Timor: ~75 dead United Kingdom: 5 dead~4,000 dead
• Outcome: Japanese victory
• Coordinates: -10.383°, 123.633°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Timor · Wikidata entry

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