Event Japanese occupation of Mindanao and surrounding islands

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Were the operations of the Japanese army in Mindanao and surrounding islands during the invasion of the Philippines.

Chronology

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  • December 1941: The Japanese landed at Jolo, in the Sulu Archipelago, finding light resistence.
  • December 1941: In the night between the 19th and 20th the island of Mindanao was also occupied, after resistance by the garrison.

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.7
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.8