1942 WWII battle in the Pacific Theatre. It began on 19 February 1942 and lasted until 10 February 1943 (about 12 months). The setting was West Timor and Portuguese Timor. It was part of the World War II. Those involved included the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Empire of Japan and Australia.
Before and after
- 20 January 1942Wannsee Conference
- 1 February 1942Launch of Voice of America
- from 8 February 1942 to 15 February 1942Battle of Singapore
- from 14 February 1942 to 1 January 1945Rise of Armia Krajowa
- from 19 February 1942 to 10 February 1943Battle of Timor
- 27 February 1942Battle of the Java Sea
- 9 March 1942Birth of John Cale
- 25 March 1942Birth of Aretha Franklin
- from 31 March 1942 to 10 April 1942Indian Ocean raid
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