Chronology of World War II
Japanese invade Dutch East Indies
Sunday, January 11, 1942 www.onwar.com

General Yamashita (right) with his aideIn the Dutch East Indies... Japanese forces begin their invasion. They make landings on Tarakan and Minahassa. The Japanese task force is under the command of Admiral Takahashi and General Yamashita. 

In the Pacific... The American carrier Saratoga is severely damaged by Japanese submarine I.6 near Hawaii.
This chronological study of the Second World War provides a comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far as possible, the images included in this presentation are pictures from the given days. Additional information and images are welcome through the feedback form found on the index.