Battle of Kendari
The Battle of Kendari took place on 24 January 1942 as part of the Japanese offensive in the Dutch East Indies. The airfield Kendari II became an essential target for Japanese forces for its strategic location and infrastructure quality. Encountering little to no resistance, Japanese troops managed to capture the airfield in one day, as the disorganized Dutch defenders were already in retreat inland.
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Battle of Kendari
The Battle of Kendari took place on 24 January 1942 as part of the Japanese offensive in the Dutch East Indies. The airfield Kendari II became an essential target for Japanese forces for its strategic location and infrastructure quality. Encountering little to no resistance, Japanese troops managed to capture the airfield in one day, as the disorganized Dutch defenders were already in retreat inland.
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The Battle of Kendari took pla ...... ere already in retreat inland.
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Troops deserted, executed or surrendered later on
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1942-01-24
1942-03-27
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Japanese victory
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Dutch Martin B-10 Bombers parked at Kendari II Airfield, 1940
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One cruiser damaged
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One destroyer damaged
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Troops deserted, executed or surrendered later on
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Unknown
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E.G.T. Anthonio
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F.B. van Straalen
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Kunizō Mori
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Takeo Takagi
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Battle of Kendari
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1942-01-24
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Kendari, Southeast of Celebes Island
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Japanese victory
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c. 3000
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