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(1939-1945)
On September 1, 1939, World War II
began with Germany's attack on
Poland. The Netherlands and other
European countries were threatened,
while Germany occupied the
Netherlands, Belgium and France in
May 1940. Japan was interested in
Indonesia because of its need for fuel
oil. On December 8, 1941, Japan
WORLD WAR II
WORLD WAR II continued to invade Southeast Asia.
Harbor,
then
attacked
Pearl
On March 9, 1942, the Netherlands
surrendered unconditionally to Japan
at Kalijati. The Dutch government
continued to operate in exile in
Australia.
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