Battle of Timor order of battle

This is the order of battle for the Battle of Timor (1942–43) which occurred on the island of Timor, in the Pacific theatre of World War II. It involved forces from the Empire of Japan—which invaded on February 20, 1942—on one side and Allied personnel, predominantly from Australia and the Netherlands, on the other. Many Timorese civilians and some Portuguese colonists fought with the Allies as criados (guerrillas), or provided food, shelter and other assistance.

Initial order of battle

Portugal

Portuguese Colonial Army units

Portuguese civil and auxiliary forces

Allied

Sparrow Force units

Main article: Sparrow Force

Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) units

Empire of Japan

References

Coordinates: 10°23′S 123°38′E / 10.383°S 123.633°E / -10.383; 123.633

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