Blackforce Counterattack PTO (id:#57667)

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

Overview:

The Japanese invasion of the island of Java consisted of three separate landings. The western force, despite losses caused by the fighting demise of the USS Houston and the HMAS Perth, landed in good stead in the area of the Tjoedjoeng River. The Nasu Group of the Second Division advanced the Second Recon Regiment forward to occupy crossing points in the Tjoedjoeng River. They quickly dispersed the few Dutch native troops in the area and then pursued the Allies to the area of Leuwiliang. There the Australian troops along with the tanks of the British C Squadron of the Third Hussars, known as “Blackforce”, was tasked with holding the Tjianten River. After a day of hard fighting, the Japanese conducted a night assault to the south of the main Australian position establishing a beachhead across the river. The Australians quickly counterattacked.

Defender: Japanese (2nd Recon Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division)  

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