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Leuwilliang, Java 1942-03-03 (4 others)

Overview:

As the invasion of oil-rich Java became imminent, advance elements of the 7th Australian Division redeploying from the Middle East were dispatched to Java. Assigned to the western sector of the island, the brigade-sized Blackforce was supported by an American National Guard artillery battalion from Texas. Following the invasion, and beset by a terrible defense plan, Blackforce was force to withdraw to the Leuwilliang River. Australian engineers destroyed the bridge over the river, while other brigade elements set up east of the river, on either side of the bridge to prevent a crossing of the river. Two batteries of American guns partially deployed amongst the Australians to support them with direct fire.

Defender: Australian/American (2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion, 2/2 Pioneers and D and F Batteries, 2/131st Field Artillery)  

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