The Japanese invaded Indonesia during World War II primarily to secure vital resources, including oil and rubber, which were crucial for their military efforts. The occupation aimed to eliminate Western colonial powers, particularly the Dutch, and establish Japanese dominance in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the invasion was part of Japan's broader strategy to expand its empire and create a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. The invasion began in early 1942, quickly overpowering Dutch defenses and leading to a harsh occupation.
No, it was Indonesia that invaded.
No
The Japanese High Command.
its the same
Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Iceland... etc
The Japanese never fully invaded America.
China.
1951
The Japanese were trying to invade Tulagi of the Solomon Islands and Port Moresby of New Guinea prior to the Battle of the Coral Sea.
10 Feb 1942
Portuguese, British, Dutch, and Japanese.
No, it was occupied by the Japanese