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Battle of Java (1942)
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<p>The Battle of Java (Invasion of Java, Operation J) was a battle of the <a href="/facts/Pacific_War/yNu6op98">Pacific theatre</a> of <a href="/facts/World_War_II/2efV5L1U">World War II</a>. It occurred on the island of <a href="/facts/Java_(island)/2MNA2rLm">Java</a> from 28 February – 12 March 1942. It involved forces from the <a href="/facts/Empire_of_Japan/gMpNKg2W">Empire of Japan</a>, which invaded on 28 February 1942, and <a href="/facts/Allies_of_World_War_II/YzCdtjDY">Allied</a> personnel. Allied commanders signed a formal surrender at Japanese headquarters at <a href="/facts/Bandung/pruqBqva">Bandung</a> on 12 March. </p>