Invasion of Sumatra

The Invasion of Sumatra was the assault by Imperial Japanese forces on the Dutch East Indies that took place from 14 February to 28 March 1942. The invasion was part of the Pacific War in South-East Asia during World War II and led to the capture of the island. The invasion of Sumatra was planned to occur prior to the invasion of Java to destroy the west flank of the Allies and to give access to Java.

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1942 Invasion of Sumatra

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1944 Operation Outflank

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1803 — 1837 Padri War

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1872 — 1894 Batak War

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1942	Invasion of Sumatra	invasion	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1944	Operation Outflank	bombardment	Wikidata
event	war	1803	Padri War	war, United Kingdom of the Netherlands, Padri, Pagaruyung Kingdom, adat	Wikidata
event	war	1872	Batak War	war	Wikidata