Created by Tom Horn on 27 Mar 2010, Last Update on 27 Mar 2010

Christmas Island - 31 Mar 1942

The mutiny of Indian troops against their British officers allowed Japanese forces to occupy Christmas Island without any resistance. However, during the operation the US sub Seawolf caused serious damage to the Japanese cruiser Naka.

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Tags : Japan,Britain,India,Land,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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