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Title
No Japanese Within 100 Miles
Description
The Japanese invasion had been underway for several days with the Dutch intelligence telling their Commonwealth allies that there were no Japanese landings on the island. Despite this report, Dutch generals blew the bridge at the Tjianten River against the Australians wishes, forcing them into static positions along the …
Publisher
Date
1942-03-04
Scenario#
S078
Scenario Description
The Japanese invasion had been underway for several days with the Dutch intelligence telling their Commonwealth allies that there were no Japanese landings on the island. Despite this report, Dutch generals blew the bridge at the Tjianten River against the Australians wishes, forcing them into static positions along the river instead of aggressively counterattacking when possible. Intel proved wrong as five Japanese tanks appeared in a rush to attempt to seize the bridge only to find its rubbled remains. Temporary Brigadier Arthur Blackburn, promoted to command of the entire Australian force on jave ("Blackforce") sent a well-supplied company of his old battalion down the north-south road running along the river to defend the perimeter.
Location
Leuwiliang, Java
Battle Narrative
The Dutch East Indies Campaign of 1941–1942 was the conquest of the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) by forces from the Empire of Japan in the early days of the Pacific campaign of World War II. Forces from the Allies attempted unsuccessfully to defend the islands. The East Indies were targeted by the Japanese for their rich oil resources which would become a vital asset during the war. The campaign and subsequent three and a half year Japanese occupation was also a major factor in the end of Dutch colonial rule in the region.
Narrative Source
Combatants
Japanese
Australian
Additional Information
Scenario Type = Starter Kit

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