a wave of the collective armada comes into view of the preoccupied japanese near jakarta, resulting in an intense battle
following initial bombardment, the second to sixth waves of collective armada flank around the island, scoring critical hits on japanese watercraft but failing to sink their heavier ships
the battle of jakarta ends in stalemate, with the battered japanese left to repair their damaged and the armada (reduced by 1/2) retreating to burma
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indonesian rebels begin protesting the japanese occupation by laying explosives on roadways and firing upon passing skippers
diverted british forces lead to a forced march by soviet command, leading to large swaths of territory being captured in the north but tiring out troops.