Battle of Borneo (1941–1942)

The Battle of Borneo was the successful campaign by the Empire of Japan for control of British Borneo and Dutch Borneo. == Background == Balikpapan in Dutch Borneo, was a key Japanese target since oil from Samarinda and Sanga Sanga was refined, stored, and shipped there, besides having an airfield from which attacks could be launched against Java.

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